Indonesia


Canada-Indonesia free trade pact reaches final stage, ready to be signed
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Canada has been finalized and is ready for signing. Canadian Ambassador Jess Dutton announced that after a legal review, the agreement will soon undergo ratification by both countries with full implementation expected in 2026.
I-EU CEPA talks end, but deal won’t take effect before 2027
The negotiations for the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA) have concluded, but the agreement is not expected to take effect before 2027. Once fully implemented, the trade deal is projected to Indonesia's exports to the European Union by up to 50% over the first three years.
Indonesia expects to conclude free trade talks with EU by end of June
Indonesia said that free trade negotiations with the European Union, which have been ongoing for nine years, are expected to be concluded by the end of June.
Optimistic I-EAEU FTA talks will conclude this year: minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed optimism that the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA), will be finalized this year, as most key issues have been resolved and the agreement is in its finalization stage.
Indonesia, Ethiopia eye stronger economic, BRICS cooperation
Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and Ethiopian Ambassador to Indonesia, Fekadu Beyene Aleka, discussed intensifying cooperation between the two countries and the BRICS group of developing world economies.
Indonesia, Chile mutually support regional trade bloc accession
Indonesia and Chile are mutually supporting each other’s accession to major regional trade agreements, with Indonesia backing Chile’s bid for RCEP membership and Chile supporting Indonesia’s entry into the CPTPP.
Indonesia to evaluate CEPA with Australia: Minister Hartarto
Indonesia is set to evaluate its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Australia, signed in 2020, as part of the mandatory five-year review. The evaluation will focus on adding strategic cooperation in critical minerals, such as lithium and manganese, which are important for Indonesia's electric vehicle ecosystem.
Indonesia committed to promoting ATIGA Upgrade
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister highlighted the new chapters on environment, circular economy, and MSMEs on the ATIGA Upgrade. Negotiations are nearly complete and aim to finish by September for signing at the 47th ASEAN Summit.
EU accelerating free trade talks with Asia: trade chief
The European Union is speeding up free trade negotiations with key Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and India, in response to the heavy tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
As US tariff looms, Indonesia now closer to joining Mexico’s CPTPP trade club
Having officially applied last September, Indonesia expects CPTPP members to discuss its accession later this year, with support from countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK. Joining the CPTPP would grant Indonesia duty-free access to nearly 99% of tariff lines among members, expanding trade opportunities.