To support Swedish companies, SwedCham Indonesia publishes reports, market briefings, guides, seminar reports, and other resources covering opportunities, challenges, and market developments in Indonesia. This is our way of sharing practical insights, local knowledge, and an understanding of how business in Indonesia is conducted in practice.
Our publications combine recommendations, expertise, and experiences from SwedCham together with our members and external specialists. As a non-profit chamber of commerce, these resources are freely available to share and reference, with attribution to SwedCham Indonesia.
Practical orientations
2 July 2026 — SwedCham Halal Fact Sheet
From October 2026, Indonesia’s mandatory halal requirements will apply to a much broader range of imported products. This fact sheet explains the regulatory framework, identifies the affected product categories, and outlines the practical steps Swedish exporters should take to prepare for the Indonesian market.
2 July 2026 — Understanding TKDN in Indonesia: Local Content Requirements Explained for Swedish Companies
A practical orientation to Indonesia’s domestic content policy — what it is, which sectors it affects, how recent reforms have changed it, and what it means for Swedish companies entering or expanding in the market.
Periodic snapshots of Indonesia’s economic outlook and sector developments.
3 July 2026 Indonesia Life Science Snapshot provides an overview of Indonesia’s healthcare, medical technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and digital health sectors, highlighting market opportunities, regulatory considerations, and practical guidance for Swedish companies considering the Indonesian market.
3 June 2026 — Snapshot Indonesia / Lägesbild Indonesien (English | Svenska)
An overview of Indonesia’s economic outlook in 2026, highlighting developments in sectors that are particularly relevant to Swedish companies. The purpose is to provide business leaders, investors, and companies with an up-to-date and practical perspective on the opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Summaries and takeaways from seminars, webinars, and related events.
26 June 2026 — Export Opportunities in Singapore and Indonesia
A webinar hosted by Almi Östra Mellansverige and Enterprise Europe Network, with presentations from Business Sweden. The report highlights business opportunities in two complementary Southeast Asian markets.
17 June 2026 — Business Sweden: Business Climate Survey Indonesia 2026
The survey shows that Swedish companies remain committed to Indonesia’s long-term potential despite increasing regulatory complexity and global economic uncertainty. While profitability remains strong, confidence has softened, with fewer companies planning new investments. The survey identifies local partnerships, cost efficiency, and the Swedish brand as key success factors, while highlighting regulatory complexity as the main challenge. Companies also expect the EU–Indonesia CEPA to improve market access and strengthen long-term business opportunities.
4 June 2026 — Seminar Report: Global Minimum Tax (BEPS Pillar 2) and Its Impact on International Business in Indonesia
Organized by SwedCham Indonesia with support from EY Indonesia, DanCham Indonesia, and the Indonesia Norway Business Council. SwedCham Indonesia hosted a seminar on the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax (BEPS Pillar 2) and its implications for international businesses operating in Indonesia. The session was presented by Ihsan Muttaqien of EY Indonesia and provided participants with practical insights into the evolving international tax landscape, Indonesia’s implementation approach, and the implications for multinational companies operating in the region. Additional information is available on the meeting page.
16 April 2026 — Seminar Report: What Your Scandinavian Business Instincts Won’t Tell You About Doing Business in Indonesia
Organized by SwedCham Indonesia in collaboration with DanCham Indonesia and the Indonesia Norway Business Council (INBC). SwedCham Indonesia hosted a seminar exploring the human and cultural dimensions of doing business in Indonesia. While legal, regulatory, and technical issues are often well documented, many business challenges arise from differences in communication styles, expectations, decision-making processes, hierarchy, trust, and relationship-building.
23 February 2026 — Seminar Report: From Agreement to Action – The EU-Indonesia CEPA explained
The seminar was organized by SwedCham Indonesia in collaboration with the EU Delegation to Indonesia, the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, and EuroCham Indonesia, with support from the Embassy of Sweden, Ericsson, Business Sweden, DanCham, and the Indonesia–Norway Business Council (INBC).
Notes, presentations, and reports from meetings are also found on the Past News & Events page under each meeting.
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