FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 329, James Koukios
In the last week, the Trump Administration announced new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the European Union. The White House has now published fact sheets for all three trade deals, outlining the basic structure of the...more
On July 17, 2025, the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, representing domestic manufacturers, filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC),...more
On Tuesday evening, President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan via a post on his Truth Social feed. The post specified that the deal would include lowered tariff rates on Japanese autos and a blanket “reciprocal”...more
On July 17, 2025, the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade (“the Alliance”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic...more
Legislative reform remains active in the APAC region, with Australia’s mandatory merger control regime nearing finalization, China seeking to amend its anti-monopoly laws, and Indonesia proposing to bolster its agency and...more
A new Indonesian government regulation introduces a structured governance framework intended to strengthen online protection for children. This regulation applies to a broad range of electronic systems operators (ESOs),...more
On May 26, 2025, after years of anticipation, Indonesia’s energy sector received a major boost : PLN secured the long-awaited approval from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Minister) for its new general plan for...more
The RUPTL carries significant strategic implications and offers substantial opportunities for investment. As Indonesia advances its energy transition, the RUPTL will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its national...more
On May 26, 2025, Indonesia’s minister of energy and mineral resources (MEMR) held a press conference themed “Increasing Security and Sustainability of National Energy” to announce the launch of PLN’s 2025-2034 Electricity...more
A new trade petition filed with U.S. authorities could saddle plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam with crushing tariffs — unless importers and exporters actively participate in the case. Companies that fail...more
On May 22, 2025, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood (the “Coalition” or “Petitioner”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of hardwood and decorative...more
The Indonesian government’s approach towards local content requirements in two industries – telecommunication devices and renewable energy – underscores its need for investment and illustrates how different standards may be...more
We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia continues to expand, with jurisdictions across the region implementing diverse regulatory frameworks to attract and control foreign capital. Understanding the nuances of these...more
On February 11, 2025, Transparency International (TI) published its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. TI observes that corruption remains “a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the...more
On December 27, 2024 the Indonesia Financial Service Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or the OJK) issued OJK Regulation No. 45 of 2024 on Development and Enhancement of Issuers and Public Companies (OJK Regulation 45/2024). ...more
Regulators have taken a significant step forward in the evolving landscape of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Indonesia. Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has introduced regulation No. 16 of...more
The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Badan Pengawas Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi – "Bappebti") has established a framework for the physical market trading of Renewable Energy Certificates ("RECs") through the...more
Commodities will always be a key pillar of Indonesia’s economy, but as capital pours in to expand its technology infrastructure, the country is providing investors with increasingly diverse opportunities - Indonesia has...more
Many countries finalized new regulations and released new guidance in 2024 regarding global equity plans. Multinational companies should confirm whether their equity grant materials and plan administration align with such...more
As delegates from the Indonesian government were in Azerbaijan making headline grabbing announcements at COP29, Baker Botts was pleased to host an evening seminar in Jakarta on 13 November 2024 with a panel of experts sharing...more
On November 29, 2024, the Constitutional Court of Indonesia (Mahkamah Konstitusi) passed a new ruling, No. 39/PUU-XXI/2023 (MK No. 39). This ruling implies that the ‘unbundling’ of generation, transmission, distribution,...more
A recent decision by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has sparked diverse reactions from the business community due to its impact on the country’s manpower law, particularly around several core provisions that will influence...more
It’s the turn of South-East Asian countries to update their data protection laws. Here is our summary of the proposed new data protection laws in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. Organisations are advised to update their data...more
Macroeconomic uncertainty has impacted Indonesian debt markets in recent years. But, after a period of disruption, prospects for domestic and offshore debt issuances are brightening....more