https://www.scmp.com/rss/327758/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com As an independent, full-service law firm, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP) advises on dispute resolution, including international arbitration, mediation and litigation, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, capital markets, competition and tax. The firm’s commitment to excellence in these practice areas has made it one of the fastest-growing law firms in Indonesia. Over the past three years alone, AHP’s size has nearly doubled to 117 lawyers from only 60. While size is not of great... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152561/legal-prowess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152561/legal-prowess?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:54:58 +0000 Founded on the cusp of the Asian financial crisis, Aristek Highpolymer had to leap past economic hurdles that beset the region just years since it was established. Now one of the front runners in the water-based resin business in Indonesia, the company marks 25 years of client-focused solutions for a variety of applications. Specialising in polymer emulsions, acrylic solutions, alkyd resins and car care products, Aristek Highpolymer aims to approach perfection in developing customised synthetic... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152558/aristek-highpolymer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152558/aristek-highpolymer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:30:30 +0000 An increasing number of foreign investors and small to medium-sized companies have started to take notice of Indonesia beyond its economic centre, Jakarta. For these organisations to realise good investment returns, they need to effectively steer through the regulatory landscape of doing business in the archipelago’s secondary cities and rural areas. A reliable partner they can turn to is Kusnandar & Co – one of Indonesia’s most respected independent law firms known for its expertise in the... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152560/law-firm-kusnandar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152560/law-firm-kusnandar?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:15:45 +0000 Non-woven fabrics have a variety of uses across many industries. Depending on the specifications, non-wovens are adaptable enough that they can be designed for single use or long-term durability. Multi Spunindo Jaya is among the pioneering firms in Indonesia when it comes to spun-bond non-wovens, and the company is continuing on its trailblazing path to develop new products and process innovations to support the simplest to the most technical applications. Spunindo specialises in mono-component... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152559/innovation-non-woven?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152559/innovation-non-woven?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:15:00 +0000 Indonesia’s pharmaceutical market, which stands as the largest in Asean, is dominated by domestic players such as Interbat, banking on their in-depth understanding of local market needs and improved manufacturing and research and development (R&D) capabilities. “Our product line-up directly correlates with the health care needs of the Indonesian people,” says vice-president Derrick Sukamto, whose grandfather founded Interbat in 1948. “Products intended for mothers and babies currently comprise... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152557/interbat-fine-tunes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152557/interbat-fine-tunes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:31:15 +0000 Thirty-nine years ago, in 1976, a young man named Vinod Laroya first arrived in Indonesia to help create what would go on to become one of Indonesia’s largest blue chip companies, Indorama. One would think that leading a company for 28 years through the turbulent economic and political climate of Indonesia in the 1980s and 1990s would be achievement enough. However, at the age of 56, Laroya decided to resign and begin a climb towards creating his own personal dream. In all this time, he had... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2153742/akraya-international?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2153742/akraya-international?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:00:00 +0000 As a company that has provided superior yet affordable baked products to the Indonesian market for more than two decades now, Nippon Indosari Corpindo continues to raise its bread quality standards using Japanese technology and win consumer loyalty in Indonesia. Renowned as the bread of Indonesia, Nippon Indosari offers delicious and high-quality breads, buns and cakes. The brainchild of visionary businesswoman Wendy Yap, the company was built on the flour production expertise of her father Piet... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152555/nippon-indosari-bite?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152555/nippon-indosari-bite?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:00:45 +0000 It started with the dream of father and son Joesoef BS and Dr Eddy Joesoef to turn Nitra Drugstore, a trading business they opened in the early 1960s, into a full-fledged manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. After six decades, and now under the leadership of Dr Eddy Joesoef’s son Juzardi Joesoef, the small family business has emerged as a modern company with a competitive edge in Indonesia’s skin care and pharmaceutical market through its niche, sulphur-based products. Renamed Galenium Pharmasia... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152556/galenium-pharmasia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152556/galenium-pharmasia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:35:36 +0000 Linked to almost everything in the world, water is essential for human existence and the earth’s sustainability. Water safety and quality are fundamental to health, and in an era of water shortages where half of the world’s population could be living in water-stressed areas by 2025, hydrogen silica natural water producer VanaH applies its technological know-how to promote wellness and to protect the environment. VanaH envisions a healthy world inhabited by healthy people. Offering pure and... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152554/vanah-hydrogen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152554/vanah-hydrogen?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:56:28 +0000 The world’s environmental concerns are overwhelming. While fossil fuels are foreseen to dry up in about 50 years, the very dependence on this energy source is increasing the levels of greenhouse gases. Eneco, however, is changing all these. The water and fuel technology specialist has discovered a way to dilute fossil fuels such as light oil, kerosene, heavy oil and biodiesel fuel with water and still deliver the same energy output as the original fuel. Technically, the water addition rate has... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152552/reducing-co2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152552/reducing-co2?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:48:42 +0000 For Argapura’s 63rd anniversary, the home-grown Indonesian company is strengthening its commitment to providing the expertise and efficiency of a one-stop shop to clients of its expanding automotive chemical and tea and coffee packaging businesses. “We are a 100 per cent local company with the capability to meet 100 per cent international standards,” says Anne Maria Halim, managing director and third-generation owner whose grandfather, the late Jahja Halim, founded the diversified company in... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152551/argapura-thrives-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152551/argapura-thrives-one?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:37:42 +0000 If there is one thing that Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) strives for, it is to hone students to become well-rounded individuals committed to helping society grow and prosper. As a university established by Indonesia’s forefathers – including Dr Mohammad Hatta, Dr Mohammad Natsir and Abdul Wahid Hasyim – UII nurtures young and eager minds and encourages them to apply their learnings in science, technology, culture, literature and art for the greater good of all. “UII’s vision is to become a... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152544/uii-centres?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152544/uii-centres?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:24:29 +0000 As Indonesia’s premier international legal services firm, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP Law Firm) advises many of the world’s leading institutions on domestic and cross-border issues. This includes advising on infrastructure projects related to China’s “Belt and Road Initiative”, where HHP Law Firm represents Indonesian and Chinese state-owned companies. “Infrastructure and renewable energy investments will be a key driver of our country’s economic growth for the next few years” The... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152549/hhp-law-firm-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152549/hhp-law-firm-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:22:26 +0000 Makarim & Taira S. (M&T) may be one of Indonesia’s oldest law firms, but it is also among the most dynamic, progressive and forward-looking. The leading independent and domestic law firm in Indonesia has been providing full legal services to multinational clients with various business sectors for almost 40 years. M&T has been a part of outstanding political, social and economic transformations that have made Indonesia among the world’s fastest-growing – yet challenging – markets. Its profound... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152548/mt-blends-rich?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152548/mt-blends-rich?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:15:00 +0000 With demand steadily growing for different varieties of tea, stringent industry regulations are enforced to maximise its health benefits and to keep consumers safe. Proudly certified by the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, Indonesian tea expert Kabepe (KBP) Chakra ensures that teas from its plantations adhere to environmental, social and economic sustainability standards set by these organisations. Celebrating its 62nd year in the tea industry, Chakra started with only one plantation in West Java.... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152546/brewing-partnerships?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152546/brewing-partnerships?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:50:12 +0000 Having relocated its factory to Nganjuk, Lotus Indah Textile Industries is charting its growth through modernisation, amplified manufacturing capacity and by penetrating new business segments. Boasting competitive labour costs, the relocated factory will allow Indonesia’s top producer of synthetic spun yarn for industrial applications to ramp up its production capacity by 20 per cent in the next two years. The new plant has allowed the Tolaram Group subsidiary to diminish overhead cost and boost... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152545/boutique-synthetic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152545/boutique-synthetic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:48:40 +0000 Through its subsidiaries Indo Porcelain and Sepatu Mas Idaman (SMI), Gunung Sewu Manufacturing is setting high global standards for fine tableware and shoe manufacturing. “We value talent and continuous innovation,” says Tjandra Suwarto, CEO of Gunung Sewu Manufacturing. “By training and keeping our skilful workers, we are able to consistently raise the level of our overall technical expertise.” Indo Porcelain produces about 1.7 million pieces of fine tableware from its Tangerang factory every... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152543/gunung-sewu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152543/gunung-sewu?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:43:21 +0000 Tri Jaya Tangguh (TJT) is making waves in the global coconut industry, emerging as one of Indonesia’s leading coconut product manufacturers with the capability of processing up to a quarter of a million coconuts daily. Established as a privately owned business in 2006, TJT began producing desiccated coconut in 2008, processing approximately 80,000 coconuts per day. Since adding Santan ACC Coconut Cream and Yamacoco Coconut Water to its line of products, TJT has increased that volume to 250,000... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152541/tri-jaya-tangguh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152541/tri-jaya-tangguh?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:42:27 +0000 The local elections sparked excitement not only among locals. Foreign investors were on the edge of their seats as well, and for good reason. “The outcome of the polls affects how people do business in Indonesia,” says Bagus Nur Buwono, managing partner of Bagus Enrico & Partners (BE Partners), a corporate and commercial law specialist with a large international clientele. “For the regional government outside Java, how they structure business policies will largely depend on who is going to be... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152537/be-partners-steers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152537/be-partners-steers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:41:10 +0000 Rising above its humble beginnings as a Toyota dealership selling six units in its initial year in 1961, Bintraco Dharma has evolved into a trusted automotive dealer and financing company that is oriented towards service and customer satisfaction. Last year, Bintraco’s Toyota dealership arm, New Ratna Motor, sold about 28,000 vehicles through dealerships operating under the Nasmoco name in Central Java and the Yogyakarta special territory (except Kudus and Jepara). To date, there are 24 Nasmoco... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152539/combination-strong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152539/combination-strong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:39:01 +0000 Indonesia’s consumer finance market is flourishing, driven by the archipelago’s large and expanding population base and the increasing purchasing power of the middle class. According to a study by Euromonitor International, the country is home to the world’s fourth largest middle class, numbering 19.6 million households in 2016 and is forecast to hit 23.9 million in 2030. This uptrend presents vast opportunities for Federal International Finance (FIFGROUP), the country’s leading multi-finance... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152540/flourishing-consumer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152540/flourishing-consumer?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:32:45 +0000 With a goal of doubling sales in the next five years, Indonesia’s market leader in innovative baking premixes is introducing a healthier line of products and entering the markets of China, the United States, Australia and Europe to widen its customer reach. It’s expensive to launch new products every year, but that’s what sets us apart from the competition, aside from a high-quality offering. Ricky Widjaja, director Backed by a 40-year track record, Pondan Pangan Makmur Indonesia (PPMI) is... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152538/cake-premix-leader?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152538/cake-premix-leader?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:31:38 +0000 As the world’s fastest-growing market for legal services, Asia-Pacific is home to a number of law firms that have rapidly upgraded their expertise to accommodate the region’s influx of cross-border trade and investment. In Indonesia, Budidjaja International Lawyers (BIL) is one such group – a full-service and independent law firm that has forged a reputation as one of the country’s leading legal practices for its strong domestic and international presence and high rate of client... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152536/budidjaja-fuses-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152536/budidjaja-fuses-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:29:12 +0000 Delivering more mileage with greater fuel economy, motorcycles remain to be one of the popular transport options in developing countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. With a stable demand for motorcycles, competition is cutthroat for many manufacturers as they struggle to capture the market with innovations. Metal and plastic automotive components manufacturer Mada Wikri Tunggal (MWT) provides the solution for these companies as it constantly invests in improving its... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152534/innovations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152534/innovations?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:28:12 +0000 When Alan Nye passed the management of Britmindo on to his sons David and Stephen, he handed over a legacy of an honest and professional mining consultancy service. Today, the group continues to help improve Indonesia’s mining sector by maintaining top-class expertise across the whole coal mining value chain. “We provide a holistic perspective on the mining industry, offering a suite of services spanning the whole life of a coal mine from exploration to closure,” says executive board member... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152532/britmindo-provides?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152532/britmindo-provides?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:13:52 +0000 Palm oil has become such a widely used commodity that almost all packaged items at grocery stores now contain the ingredient. It is not difficult for manufacturers to source palm oil, but leading food industry players particularly top bakeries, restaurants and hotels know partnering with a dependable palm oil product maker and distributor is just as crucial as sourcing the best-tasting edible oils. With its wide selection of high-quality butter blends, margarine, shortening and frying fats,... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152535/indonesian-edible-fats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152535/indonesian-edible-fats?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:10:42 +0000 Competitors were puzzled long ago when plastic packaging company Panca Budi Group began putting barcodes on its plastic bags when they were mostly used in packing wet and dry goods in Indonesia’s traditional markets or pasar. Today, Panca Budi produces hundreds of millions of bags monthly, with more than 7,000 items being supplied domestically and globally. “Putting those barcodes and having all our supplies and inventory computerised mean that our customers never have to worry about shortage or... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152533/panca-budi-group-takes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152533/panca-budi-group-takes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:09:42 +0000 There is a multitude of options for women when it comes to selecting the perfect undergarment. From athletic underwear and special lingerie to casual options and more, customers flock to familiar global brands for various intimate wear. But the innovative supplier behind many of these labels is BusanaRemaja Agracipta, Indonesia’s leading intimate wear expert. Celebrating its 25th year in the underwear industry, BusanaRemaja Agracipta is set to cross another milestone. It is projecting exports... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152531/busanaremaja-agracipta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152531/busanaremaja-agracipta?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:08:37 +0000 Indonesia is undergoing a rapid market transformation. With a healthy and steadily growing economy spurred by a burgeoning middle-class population and fast-growing sectors such as tourism and e-commerce, the country is experiencing a rising flood of consumerism benefiting businesses such as Electronic City Indonesia. Since the opening of its flagship store in Sudirman Central Business District in 2001, Electronic City has grown to become one of the country’s most admired companies listed on the... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152530/electronic-city-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152530/electronic-city-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:07:14 +0000 The first modern facial cotton company in Indonesia, Cottonindo Ariesta knows that the key to turning one of the most commonly used everyday products into the most essential lies in quality, consistency and innovation. Cottonindo is the country’s only integrated cotton producer that processes products from raw materials to finished goods – for applications ranging from personal use to medical cotton for hospitals and semi-finished products for industrial use such as bleached cotton and cotton... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152524/cottonindo-ariesta-spins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152524/cottonindo-ariesta-spins?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:00:30 +0000 Since holding its initial public offering in 2007, Jaya Konstruksi Manggala Pratama has taken an aggressive growth path and transformed itself to become one of Indonesia’s leading integrated infrastructure development companies with core competencies in the infrastructure and construction sectors. Last year, Jaya Konstruksi entered into its biggest project – the more than 41 trillion Indonesian rupiah (HK$23.5 billion) Jakarta six inner-city toll roads. The elevated toll roads will solve serious... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152529/jaya-konstruksi-manggala?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152529/jaya-konstruksi-manggala?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:00:15 +0000 People spend one-third of their lives sleeping, so it is only fitting that they enjoy this significant amount of time slumbering in the best mattresses that money could buy. Understanding the impact of a comfortable bed in providing quality sleep, Duta Abadi Primantara (DAP) is dedicated to producing premium mattresses and bedding products that meet the demands of a wide range of consumers. “The key to our success is our commitment to quality by using premium materials and observing strict... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/companies/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152527/duta-abadi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/companies/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152527/duta-abadi?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Everyone has a favourite hotel – the one people return to time and again, the one travellers daydream about long after they’re home. Imagine delighting in a hotel with these scenes: walking through captivating art pieces that showcase a rich heritage; wall-to-wall windows that envelop a dramatic chandelier made of delicate glass palm leaves; spacious suites that exude a neo-classical vibe; and timeless hotel interiors that offer relaxed glamour. These are spaces that leave a mark. These are... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152523/rajawali-property-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report/article/2152523/rajawali-property-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 03:52:40 +0000