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A Practical Reality Check for First-Time Long-Stay Visa Applicants in Indonesia
For many foreigners, deciding to stay longer in Indonesia is an exciting step—whether for work, family, retirement, or business. Yet the immigration process often proves more demanding than expected. Indonesia’s long-stay visa framework is precise, purpose-driven, and strictly enforced, and first-time applicants frequently underestimate how small administrative missteps can lead to delays, rejections, or overstays….
Indonesia’s New Import Prohibitions Are Changing How New Businesses Plan Market Entry
Indonesia entered 2026 with a clear signal to global businesses: trade openness will continue, but within firmer and more explicit boundaries. With the implementation of Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47 of 2025, the government introduced a refreshed framework of import prohibitions that applies across all entry points, sectors, and corporate profiles. While the rules…
Women in STEM take the fast lane
Monash University helped shine a spotlight on gender equity in motorsport and STEM at In Her Corner, an event presented in partnership with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Engineers Australia. Designed to break down barriers and promote inclusivity, the event brought together global motorsport leaders, engineers and emerging talent while celebrating the achievements of women…
Indonesia’s New Import Rules Are Redrawing the Boundaries of Free Trade Zones
For years, Indonesia’s Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Special Economic Zones (KEK), and bonded facilities have been viewed as flexible entry points for global supply chains. These zones offered fiscal incentives, streamlined customs procedures, and—crucially—an assumption of regulatory latitude for inbound goods intended for processing or re-export. That assumption has now been decisively challenged. With the…
Indonesia’s New KBLI 2025 Is Quietly Redefining Company Formation in 2026
Indonesia closed 2025 with a regulatory change that has received far less public attention than it deserves. In December, the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik) officially enacted KBLI 2025, a new national business classification system that replaces KBLI 2020. On the surface, the update appears administrative. In practice, it is reshaping how companies are…
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES?FULL PROGRAM FOR 2026
The Sydney Comedy Festival is thrilled to announce the full 2026 line-up, including brand-new events, incredible Australian exclusives and more than 400 shows in its biggest program ever, on from 13th April to 17th May. Everyone’s favourite, family-friendly outdoor comedy showcase, the Great Laugh in the Park, returns to Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park on Sunday 19h April, following a sell-out first outing last year. We’re thrilled to welcome back host and Australian comedy legend, ABC Kid’s Giggle and Hoot’s Jimmy Rees OAM who leads a ferociously funny line-up for…
Indonesia’s Trade Gateway Is Open, but Export–Import Companies Face Clear Rules of Entry
Indonesia’s healthcare sector is entering a decisive phase. Rising population numbers, longer life expectancy, and growing middle-class expectations are reshaping demand for medical services across the country. From urban specialist clinics to large-scale private hospitals, healthcare is no longer viewed purely as a public service—it is increasingly recognized as a strategic investment sector. For foreign…
Indonesia’s Healthcare Boom Is Drawing Foreign Investors, But Regulation Sets the Pace
Indonesia’s healthcare sector is entering a decisive phase. Rising population numbers, longer life expectancy, and growing middle-class expectations are reshaping demand for medical services across the country. From urban specialist clinics to large-scale private hospitals, healthcare is no longer viewed purely as a public service—it is increasingly recognized as a strategic investment sector. For foreign…
Is Indonesia the Right Market for Your Business in 2026?
As global companies reassess expansion plans amid slowing growth in developed economies, supply chain realignments, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Southeast Asia remains firmly on the radar. Within the region, Indonesia is frequently cited as a market with long-term potential—but also one that demands careful strategic judgment rather than optimism alone. In 2026, Indonesia presents a…
BCNA urges young women outside national screening guidelines to remain vigilant about fast-growing breast cancer frequently missed or misdiagnosed
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is highlighting the critical need for early detection of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) ahead of Awareness Day on Tuesday March 3, warning that this fast-growing subtype of cancer is frequently missed or misdiagnosed in younger Australian women who sit outside the national screening program. With high profile journalist Cassandra Thorburn recently…