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Indonesia Regulates Forestry Carbon Trading Through Emission Offsets

02 Jun 2026 Indonesia has taken a significant step in formalizing its forestry carbon market regime. On 6 April 2026, the Minister of Forestry (MoF) issued Regulation No. 6 of 2026 on Procedures for Carbon Trading through Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Offsets in the Forestry Sector (“MoF Reg 6/2026”). This regulation replaces Minister of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) Regulation No. 7 of 2023 and introduces…

Bridging Opportunities: ABNR and Shammah Tech Consulting Host Investment Seminar for Chinese Delegation

02 Jun 2026 ABNR and Shammah Tech Consulting jointly hosted "A Guide to Investing in Indonesia" on 25 May 2026, a seminar that brought together a distinguished delegation from Wuxi City, China, led by Ms. Tan Yu Qin, Founder and Chair of Wuxi Jinxin Group, alongside Indonesian participants from the railway, banking, and consulting sectors.The session kicked off with opening remarks from Bill Tsui (Managing Partner,…

Start a New Game: Entering the Indonesian Video Game Market

28 May 2026 IntroductionIn recent years, the Indonesian video game market has been booming. The market is currently valued at approximately IDR 30 trillion (around USD 1.7 billion), making it the largest in Southeast Asia and the 15th largest in the world.[1] This growth is underpinned by a substantial consumer base.From a policy standpoint, the Indonesian Government has demonstrated a clear commitment…

The New Draft Bill on Gig Workers: A Novel Legal Framework for the Protection of Indonesian Platform Gig Workers

22 May 2026 Indonesia’s digital economy has given rise to a new class of worker — flexible, platform-dependent, and largely unprotected by existing labour law. App-based drivers, couriers, freelancers, and creative professionals currently operate in a legal grey zone: contributing to the national economy yet excluded from the statutory protections afforded to conventional employees.The Indonesian…

Indonesia Overhauls Listing Requirements under Regulation I-A: Increased Free Float, New Eligibility Metrics, and Governance Enhancements

07 May 2026 Indonesia’s capital markets have faced intensifying scrutiny from global investor scrutiny, most visibly following MSCI’s recent decision. In response, as part of broader efforts to align Indonesia’s capital markets with international standards, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (“IDX”) has moved decisively through Decree No. Kep-00045/BEI/03-2026, it has issued a significant update to Regulation No. I-A…

ABNR Partner Speaks at IBA’s Asia Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Conference in Tokyo

07 May 2026 ABNR was invited to speak at the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee Asia Pacific M&A Conference, held 9-10 April 2026 at The Peninsula Tokyo.Partner Rully Hidayat joined the panel "The Rescue or the Raid: Investment Opportunities and Strategies Abound for Distressed Assets?", alongside counsel from ArentFox Schiff (Sarah Fitts), A&O Shearman (Leona Healey), Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu…

Indonesia Law Firm of the Year Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

04 May 2026 ABNR Counsellors at Law has been named Indonesia Law Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026.As we approach sixty years, our story is one of people. Clients who trusted us with their most complex matters. Colleagues who showed up with rigour, creativity, and care.Behind this award is years of work. Complex transactions, high-stakes disputes, and regulatory challenges that demanded…

Inaugural Edition: ABNR Morning Dialogue

29 Apr 2026 Last Friday, we hosted the 1st edition of ABNR Morning Dialogue, an invitation-only forum bringing together senior industry leaders and key government officials for a candid conversation on the changing tides of Indonesia's maritime policy.On the agenda: "Transformasi Maritim: Pasca Satu Tahun Implementasi Perubahan Ketiga Undang-Undang Pelayaran"("Maritime Transformation: One Year After the…

From Rapid Growth to Institutional Maturity: A Look at OJK’s New Regulation on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)

27 Apr 2026 IntroductionOver the past few years, the use of Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) has transitioned from a niche fintech innovation to a cornerstone of Indonesia’s digital economy. As of January 2026, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas JasaKeuangan or “OJK”) recorded BNPL loans issued by banks reaching IDR 27.1 trillion (reflecting a 19.32 percent year-on-year increase) and BNPL financing…

ALB Asia Employer of Choice 2026

09 Apr 2026 Eight years in a row is not a campaign. It is a culture.For the eighth consecutive year, ABNR has been named an ALB Asia Employer of Choice 2026 by Asian Legal Business, based on feedback from our own people across career development, work-life balance, culture, diversity, inclusivity, and innovation.We have been practicing since 1967. The firm has grown. The landscape has changed. The way we care…

Agung Ahadi Deradjat ALB Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2026

09 Apr 2026 Our partner Agus Ahadi Deradjat(Agung) has been named among the ALB Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2026, an annual ranking published by Asian Legal Business that highlights the top 50 legal professionals specializing in Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) in Asia.Agung's standing in the market is reflected across leading benchmarks: a Band 1 TMT ranking in Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific…

Decoding the Future of Indonesian Payments: From Primary PSPs to Critical Supporters

27 Mar 2026 Bank Indonesia (“BI”) has issued Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 10 of 2025 on Payment System Industry Regulation (“Regulation 10/2025”), replacing the previous framework under Bank Indonesia Regulation No. 22/23/PBI/2020 on Payment Systems. The new regulation will come into force on 31 March 2026 and introduces a significant restructuring of Indonesia’s payment system regulatory landscape. BI has also…