JAKARTA - APAC Health and Life Sciences Summit was successfully held for the first time in Jakarta. Held by ASK Health Asia and supported by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia and the POM Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, this event brought together more than 150 speakers and participants from various countries, consisting of government officials, industry players, academics, international organizations, and investors.
The event, which was held at The Westin Jakarta on June 3, 2025, was also carried out thanks to the cooperation of several parties, namely the SingHalth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Haitong International, Etana Biotechnologies Indonesia, China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products (CCCMHPIE), and the Center of Regulatory Excellence (CORE) at Duke-NUS Medical School. This event was held to support the vision of the president of the Red and White Cabinet, namely "Toward Indonesia Towards Golden Indonesia 2045", especially the 3rd and 4th Asta Cita.
This forum presents a number of in-depth sessions designed to explore the link between policies, collaborations, and investments in strengthening the health ecosystem and life sciences in Indonesia. Synergy of all elements to support health resilience in order to build Indonesia gold 2045.
This forum presents a number of in-depth sessions designed to explore the link between policies, collaborations, and investments in strengthening the health ecosystem and life sciences in Indonesia.
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin opened the forum by affirming the government's commitment to transforming the national health system, strengthening global partnerships, and inviting investment partners in Indonesia's fast-growing health sector. He emphasized the importance of technology adoption and innovative service models.
On the same occasion, the Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Laksana Tri Handoko conveyed the importance of cooperation-based research to improve the development of sustainable health and life sciences in Indonesia. He also emphasized BRIN's focus on utilizing renewable natural resources to face local health challenges such as the development of halal vaccines.
"We aim to encourage innovations led by the private sector by utilizing our biodiversity and national infrastructure," he said.
Head of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) Dr. Taruna Ikrar explained the regulatory reform that is being carried out by Indonesia and emphasized the importance of strategic coordination to advance public health, strengthen regulatory systems, and encourage innovation in the life sciences sector. He also highlighted the increasing collaboration between BPOM and various international institutions and emphasized the importance of investment in human resources, infrastructure, and more effective regulatory mechanisms.
"Currently, the POM is heading to the WHO Listed Authority (WLA) and this will increase the credibility of Indonesian drugs at the global level and strengthen competitiveness in the international arena," said Taruna.
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"This forum is the result of ASK Health Asia's ongoing efforts in building regional platforms for innovation and partnerships in the health sector. We are trying to act as a liaison that brings together policymakers, industry players and academics throughout the Asia Pacific (APAC) region," said Dr. Chang Liu, Founder and CEO of ASK Health Asia.
A number of sessions in this forum discussed various important issues that form the growing landscape of Indonesian health services ranging from ongoing reforms and their impact on policies and industry, to cross-regional partnerships, capacity building, inclusive health care ecosystems, and investment opportunities in life sciences.
As part of a series of events, business meetings are also held where industry leaders can discuss directly with stakeholders in Indonesia, including the Ministry of Health and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One of the main moments in this series is a discussion session led by the Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, with a focus on discussing cross-regional collaboration and future initiatives in Indonesia.
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