09 Nov 2026
From SKK Migas to BUK Migas: Indonesia’s Draft Oil and Gas Bill Sets Out a New Upstream Framework
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat, the “DPR”) is working on a new Oil and Gas Bill (Rancangan Undang-Undang tentang Minyak dan Gas Bumi, the “Bill”). Once enacted, the Bill would revoke and replace Law No.22 of 2001 on Oil and Gas, as amended by Law No.6 of 2023 (“Law 22/2001”).This newsletter discusses the text of the Bill harmonized by the DPR Legislation…
06 Nov 2026
ABNR ranked in 8 practice areas in IFLR1000 2027 Edition
We are proud to share that ABNR has been ranked in eight practice areas in the IFLR1000 2027 Edition, and that 16 members of our team have been individually recognized.Project Development moves up to Tier 1 this year, joining Banking, M&A and Project Finance.Our other rankings are:Tier 2: Capital Markets: Debt, Capital Markets: Equity, and Restructuring and InsolvencyActive: Islamic FinanceIndividually…
04 Nov 2026
More Time to Comply: Indonesia Extends Halal Certification Deadlines
Following feedback from the business community, including business associations and Indonesian and international business chambers, the Indonesian Government has revised the deadlines for mandatory halal certification, giving several product categories and businesses additional time to prepare. The changes were introduced through Government Regulation No. 40 of 2026, issued and effective on 14 October…
02 Nov 2026
Bank Indonesia Implements Special DHE SDA Regime for Eligible Exporters under Bilateral Trade Arrangements
BackgroundOn 30 September 2026, Bank Indonesia issued Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 8 of 2026 on the Third Amendment to Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 7 of 2023 on Export Proceeds and Import Payment Proceeds (respectively, "Regulation 8/2026" and "Regulation 7/2023"). Regulation 8/2026 mainly sets out the operating framework for the special regime on natural resources export proceeds ("DHE SDA")…