FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 329, James Koukios
Last week and today, the U.S. issued text of Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (“ART”) with Taiwan and Indonesia, respectively. The two agreements share some common features....more
Modern slavery remains a critical issue for boards and executives. The past year has seen increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and civil society, with several high-profile supply chain incidents reinforcing the...more
2025 saw many Indo-Pacific nations sharply increase defense spending and military sales in response to rising tensions. Regional governments focused on expanding deterrence and maritime security through procurement of naval...more
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (“Petitioner”) has filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping (“AD”) and...more
The Government of Indonesia has recently issued a new regulation under Central Statistic Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik,“BPS”)) Regulation No. 7 of 2025 on the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (“BPS Reg. 7/2025”)....more
Indonesia's reformed criminal law framework is now fully in force. Corporate criminal liability is consolidated and clarified, with broader attribution and clearer exposure for companies and decision makers. Enforcement...more
The last several weeks have brought more clarity on the shape of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation in Europe, with the EU’s omnibus legislation nearing completion. Countries in Asia also are...more
The new regulations give clarity for investors on business licences and relax certain investment requirements - The Indonesian government recently issued a series of new investment and licensing guidelines for direct...more
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring import certifications for shrimp and all spices from certain regions of Indonesia based on the risk of potential contamination with Cesium-137...more
On October 1, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM issued Regulation No. 5 of 2025 on Guidance and Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing and Investment Facilities through the OSS...more
On April 23, 2025, A&O Shearman was invited as one of two legal panelists at a focus group discussion on “Implementation of Waste-to-Energy to Overcome the Waste Management Emergency,” held by the Coordinating Ministry of...more
On October 2, the World Trade Organization (WTO) panel in EU - CVD/AD on SSCRFP (Indonesia) issued its report addressing for the first time the legality of the imposition of countervailing duties (CVD) on so-called...more
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will begin requiring import certifications for shrimp and all spices from certain regions of Indonesia based on the risk of potential...more
As data protection laws across the Asia-Pacific region continue to evolve, businesses operating in the region face increasing complexity in managing compliance and risk. To support our clients in navigating this dynamic...more
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