Meridian Gate Advisory

🚀 We’re live! Welcome to Meridian Gate Advisory. Our mission: bridging 🇨🇦 Canada and 🌏 Southeast Asia through policy, strategy & trade. 🧵 Here’s what we’re about:

In the midst of global chaos and disorder, let today be a reminder of the need for the pursuit of peace and harmony. @Meridiangate #eidmubarak

Pleased to have to opportunity to host and interview @randeepssarai during his visit to @CICVancouver for the #internationaldevelopmentweek

Full text of Indonesia-Canada CEPA has been released. To download, click the link below 👇🏽 meridiangateadvisory.com/2026/01/09/can…

Get to know our founder, @LuthfiDhofier 🌍 A leading voice on climate security, global trade and strategic engagement. His journey and vision reflect the values behind Meridian Gate Advisory. Read his story here: sppga.ubc.ca/news/luthfi-dh…

In addition to the ongoing Canada-ASEAN FTA negotiations, Canada and Thailand has launched their own separate FTA negotiation process. meridiangateadvisory.com/2025/10/30/can…

🇮🇩 Indonesia clarifies its policy on foreign nationals leading SOEs. Foreign professionals may now serve in key roles. Read more at meridiangateadvisory.com/2025/10/27/ind… #Indonesia #Investment #Trade #Policy #Governance

Big policy shift in Indonesia: paid-up capital for foreign investors cut to IDR 2.5B. What it means for market entry, compliance, and Canadian investors → meridiangateadvisory.com/2025/10/21/ind… #Indonesia #Business #Investment #ASEAN #CEPA

Indonesia is not the future — it’s the present. It is poised to become 🌎 top 5 economies by 2045. Contact us to explore how we help organizations navigate the Indonesia opportunity with insight, strategy, and trusted partnerships. meridiangateadvisory.com

It was an honour to share our insights last month in Jakarta on Canada-Indonesia #CEPA to members of Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce.

Our CEO @LuthfiDhofier moderated “The Future of NATO” panel discussion with the prez of @NATOCanada and former amb to the @UN Paul Meyer. The talk highlighted challenges facing #NATO and Canada’s role in it. #canadapoli

At @SFU, @LuthfiDhofier, CEO of Meridian Gate Advisory and President of @CICVancouver, attended “Switzerland in the World: Neutral, Connected, Engaged,” with the Consuls General of France, Switzerland, and Argentina.

In light of the recently signed Canada-Indonesia #CEPA. Here’s a piece I co-authored some time ago with former 🇨🇦 ambassador to 🇮🇩 @RandolphMank on the subject. Expectations are high but challenges remain cgai.ca/canadas_ambiti…

President @prabowo is in Ottawa. #Indonesia- #Canada CEPA is signed ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

According to @BNNBloomberg: The loonie is the only major currency up vs the USD (+3%). 🇨🇦 growth is forecast to beat 🇺🇸 for the first time since 1994.Canada’s economy is set to outperform America over the next 3 yrs. #Canada #Economy #USD #CdnPoli #Macron

Canada’s defence MoU with Indonesia lays a foundation of stability that, when paired with the incoming CEPA, unlocks new commercial opportunities—from maritime tech to sustainable energy and SME trade access. canada.ca/en/department-… #Strategy #Indonesia #Business

‼️ 🇮🇩 Advisory Update – #Jakarta Protests continue across Jakarta & major cities. 🔹Heavy police presence, with some violence 🔹 Transportation disrupted 🔹 Malls & offices closing early 🔹 Rupiah & JCI under pressure 📌 Avoid protest zones, monitor embassy alerts. #Indonesia

🚨 Big news 🚨 My edited volume The Human Rights of Climate Change is now available for pre-order with @Palgrave! 📖 A deep dive into how climate change reshapes rights, justice, and security worldwide. 🔗 a.co/d/8GqEEKJ #ClimateJustice #HumanRights #ClimateChange

This is just the start. Follow us for insights, analysis, and opportunities at the 🇨🇦–🌏 Southeast Asia intersection. Learn more 👉 meridiangateadvisory.com

Why Meridian? We combine deep policy experience with on-the-ground networks in Canada & Asia. Our edge = insights + execution.

🚀 We’re live! Welcome to Meridian Gate Advisory. Our mission: bridging 🇨🇦 Canada and 🌏 Southeast Asia through policy, strategy & trade. 🧵 Here’s what we’re about: