The US is at the top list of economic partners of Indonesia. The Consulate in Los Angeles works in tandem with the Indonesian Embassy and other four Indonesian Consulates to strengthen economic and trade ties with the US.

Entry points for Indonesia's export to the US are the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego, making the West coast the substantial area contributing to the Indonesia-US economic relations.

Currently, Indonesian government actively promotes deregulation and structural reform so as to create a better business environment for International prospective business partners. This is certainly a momentum to further strengthen the bilateral tade and investment cooperation.

	The Ministry of Trade as the focal point for foreign trade relations with Indonesia (depdag.go.id).
	For an overview of the laws, regulations and procedures related to setting up a business in Indonesia, please visit the Investment Coordinating Board of Indonesia (BKPM).   Download the new Investment Law 2007 (pdf format) You can also learn about investment opporutinities in Indonesia by region here .
	National Agency for Export Develpment (NAFED) handles issues related to export promotions (nafed.org).
	To get a list of Indonesian manufacturers or importers or other trade related issues, please contact our Indonesian Trade Promotion Center based in Los Angeles (www.itpcla.org)

# You can access the followings for trade events:

• 2008 Trade Show Calendar for Indonesia
• 2008 Trade and Business Exhibitions Calendar