The summit was attended by prominent figures, such as representatives from the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, Deutsche Bank, Siemens Bank, and state-owned electricity company PLN. They engaged in discussions highlighting the pivotal role of digitalization in propelling decarbonization and sustainability efforts. Esteemed keynote speakers Dr. Roland Busch, the President and CEO of Siemens AG, as well as Dr. Lamine Jendoubi, President Director and CEO of PT Siemens Indonesia, also contributed their voice to the dialogue. Dr. Jendoubi emphasized the importance of reducing emissions from critical sectors like transportation, buildings, factories, and energy systems to combat climate change effectively. “Energy transition and the decarbonization of industry are primary catalysts for infrastructure transition. Reducing emissions from industrial and urban sectors such as transportation, buildings, factories, and energy systems are important to fight climate change. Siemens as a technology partner for digital transformation continue to support Indonesia's transformation in areas where the country needs more resource-efficient factories, smarter buildings and grids, transportation systems, as well as cleaner and more reliable energy,” stated Dr. Jendoubi. One of the key highlights of the summit was the Siemens Technology Vertical Expo, where participants had the opportunity to engage with experts across six focused industries, encompassing Data Center, Smart Urban (including Smart Hospital), Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Utility, and Minerals. Furthermore, the summit also witnessed signing ceremonies under the Siemens University Initiative, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting Indonesia’s green energy transition and workforce development. Siemens Indonesia cemented its partnership with Swiss German University (SGU), focusing on joint research into emerging cybersecurity technologies for the industry. Additionally, Siemens Indonesia extended its support to academia by awarding in-kind software grants to Universitas Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, and Institut Teknologi PLN, further enhancing their capabilities in power system planning and simulation.
Senior Executive (m/w/d) – EKONID / ProRecognition Stellenbezeichnung : Senior Executive (m/w/d) – AHK Indonesien Projekt : ProRecognition Bericht an : Projektleitung Voraussichtliches Datum des : März/April Beschäftigungsbeginns / Zeitraum des Vorstellungsgesprächs : März Arbeitsort : Jakarta Über uns Wir, die Deutsch-Indonesische Industrie- und Handelskammer (EKONID), gehören zum weltweiten Netzwerk der deutschen Auslandshandelskammern (AHK) und vertreten die bilateralen Wirtschaftsinteressen indonesischer und deutscher Unternehmen. Als strategisches Netzwerk unterstützten wir Unternehmen und Institutionen aus beiden Ländern bei der Entwicklung neuer Handels- und Investitionsmöglichkeiten. Um mehr über uns zu erfahren, kannst du unsere Website besuchen. Über ProRecognition ProRecognition ist ein vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördertes Projekt zur Beratung von Fachkräften aus dem Ausland, die Interesse an einer Arbeitsaufnahme in Deutschland haben. Speziell geht es um die Beratung zur Anerkennung der jeweiligen erlangten Qualifikationen in Deutschland. Für das AHK-Netzwerk wird die Implementierung von der zur Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK) gehörenden DIHK Service GmbH koordiniert. Seit 2024 sind wir Teil von ProRecognition und suchen Verstärkung für unser Projektteam. Deine wichtigsten Aufgaben Eigenständige Beratung interessierter Fachkräfte bzgl. der Möglichkeit zur Anerkennung der vorhandenen Qualifikationen in Hinblick auf eine Arbeitsaufnahme in Deutschland Planung und Durchführung von Beratungs- und Präsentationsveranstaltungen sowie Messebeteiligungen in digitaler und physischer Form Regelmäßige Dokumentation der Projektaktivitäten und -ergebnisse und Sicherstellung, dass alle notwendige Belege für die finanzielle Abrechnung der Aktivitäten verfügbar sind und aufbereitet werden Koordination mit Anbietern und Sammeln und Bearbeiten von Rechnungen Dritter Aufbereitung der notwendigen Informationen und Unterlagen für das interne und externe Berichtswesen unter Einhaltung der Vorgaben der DIHK in Deutschland Konzeptionierung, Erstellung und Pflege des monatlichen Inhaltskalenders auf Basis häufiger Kundenanfragen, Durchführung von vierteljährlichen Inhaltsaudits Repräsentation des Projekts gegenüber indonesischen Institutionen sowie Zuarbeit bei der Koordinierung mit weiteren Partnerorganisationen im In- und Ausland Ausarbeitung von Analysen zur Identifizierung von Sektoren mit Anwerbungspotential Konzeptionierung und Koordination von kurzen, Interview- und Video-Testimonials mit erfolgreichen Kunden, Erstellung von Inhalten für die ProRecognition-Website, den monatlichen Newsletter, Social-Media-Kanäle und Druckmaterialien Anforderungen Indonesische Staatsangehörigkeit Hochschulstudium (möglichst mit Bezug zu Deutschland) Mindestens 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in einer beratenden Tätigkeit Interesse am Thema Fachkräftemigration, sehr gute Kenntnisse des indonesischen Bildungssystems und idealerweise gute Kenntnisse des deutschen Bildungssystems Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (C1) sind essenziell für die Zusammenarbeit mit den deutschen Behörden und Partnerorganisationen Interkulturelles Bewusstsein, strukturiertes, termingerechtes und ergebnisorientiertes Arbeiten Teamplayer mit Kunden- und Serviceorientierung Gute Kenntnisse der MS Office Anwendungen sowie die Bereitschaft den Umgang mit weiteren Software-Anwendungen zu erlernen Was bieten wir? Wir bieten eine leistungsorientierte Vergütung innerhalb eines motivierten und innovativen Teams und die Möglichkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten innerhalb eines modernen Büroumfelds. Haben wir dein Interesse geweckt? Dann sende bitte deine vollständige Bewerbung in deutscher oder englischer Sprache an: Mrs. Angeline Liangie, Head of HR and General Affairs | hrd@ekonid.id. Bewerbungsfrist: 15. März 2024 Junior Executive (m/w/d) – EKONID / ProRecognition Stellenbezeichnung : Junior Executive (m/w/d) – AHK Indonesien Projekt : ProRecognition Bericht an : Projektleitung Voraussichtliches Datum des : März/April Beschäftigungsbeginns / Zeitraum des Vorstellungsgesprächs : März Arbeitsort : Jakarta Über uns Wir, die Deutsch-Indonesische Industrie- und Handelskammer (EKONID), gehören zum weltweiten Netzwerk der deutschen Auslandshandelskammern (AHK) und vertreten die bilateralen Wirtschaftsinteressen indonesischer und deutscher Unternehmen. Als strategisches Netzwerk unterstützten wir Unternehmen und Institutionen aus beiden Ländern bei der Entwicklung neuer Handels- und Investitionsmöglichkeiten. Um mehr über uns zu erfahren, kannst du unsere Website besuchen. Über ProRecognition ProRecognition ist ein vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördertes Projekt zur Beratung von Fachkräften aus dem Ausland, die Interesse an einer Arbeitsaufnahme in Deutschland haben. Speziell geht es um die Beratung zur Anerkennung der jeweiligen erlangten Qualifikationen in Deutschland. Für das AHK-Netzwerk wird die Implementierung von der zur Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK) gehörenden DIHK Service GmbH koordiniert. Seit 2024 sind wir Teil von ProRecognition und suchen Verstärkung für unser Projektteam. Deine wichtigsten Aufgaben Unterstützung der Projektleitung bei der administrativen Abwicklung des Projekts (u.a. Geschäftsreisemanagement, Veranstaltungsmanagement, Zuarbeit beim internen und externen Berichtswesen inkl. Pflege des ProRecognition Statistik-Tools der DIHK) Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Beratungs- und Präsentationsveranstaltungen sowie Messebeteiligungen in digitaler und physischer Form Erstellung von Präsentationen, Webseitentexten und Marketingmaterialien zur Bewerbung des Projekts und unserer Aktivitäten, um damit unser Netzwerk stetig zu erweitern Erfassung von Kontaktdaten in der Datenbank-Software, so dass diese jederzeit abrufbar sind Unterstützung bei der Ausarbeitung von Analysen zur Identifizierung von Sektoren mit Anwerbungspotential Beratung interessierter Fachkräfte in Bezug auf die Anerkennungsfähigkeit der verfügbaren Qualifikationen in Deutschland Anforderungen Indonesische Staatsangehörigkeit Hochschulstudium (möglichst mit Bezug zu Deutschland) Interesse am Thema Fachkräftemigration Gute bis sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (Minimum B2, besser C1) sind essenziell für die Zusammenarbeit mit den deutschen Behörden und Partnerorganisationen Interkulturelles Bewusstsein, strukturiertes, termingerechtes und ergebnisorientiertes Arbeiten Teamplayer mit Kunden- und Serviceorientierung Gute Kenntnisse der MS Office Anwendungen sowie die Bereitschaft den Umgang mit weiteren Software-Anwendungen zu erlernen (insbesondere Zoho-Applikationen) Erste Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Kundenberatung und Veranstaltungsorganisation wären hilfreich Was bieten wir? Wir bieten eine leistungsorientierte Vergütung innerhalb eines motivierten und innovativen Teams und die Möglichkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten innerhalb eines modernen Büroumfelds. Haben wir dein Interesse geweckt? Dann sende bitte deine vollständige Bewerbung in deutscher oder englischer Sprache an: Mrs. Angeline Liangie, Head of HR and General Affairs | hrd@ekonid.id. Bewerbungsfrist: 15. März 2024
Done in collaboration with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering (VDMA), the mission aimed to delve into the business prospects of the medical technology sector between Germany and Indonesia. The agenda encompassed business conferences, individual B2B meetings, company visits, and a pitching event, all geared towards fostering partnerships and understanding the Indonesian market dynamics. Ms. Marianne Friese, CEO of the Berlin- and China-based Marianne Friese Consulting, who was among the 20 representatives that took part in the roundtable discussion, said she looked forward to the growth of the Indonesian medical devices industry. “I’m optimistic to see how rapid Indonesia is advancing to be an even more appealing business partner for Germany,” said Ms. Friese. Mr. Erwin Hermanto, Chairman 1 of ASPAKI, who attended the pitching event on February 21, highlighted the importance of such events in facilitating dialogue between foreign and domestic stakeholders. He also advocated more targeted discussions to enhance mutual understanding of investment opportunities. “I think events like this should be hosted more frequently to address potential gaps in understanding regulatory developments and investment relations between foreign and Indonesia’s stakeholders. Focus group discussions are also possible to foster further engagement, in collaboration with EKONID,” Mr. Hermanto said. EKONID would like to thank all the participants who attended this German Trade Mission, as well as our supporting partners.
Indonesia’s chemical and pharmaceuticals industry has been growing over the past years. In 2023 alone, the total of bilateral trade between Indonesia and Germany amounted to USD 820 million, consisting of USD 650 million from Germany to Indonesia and USD 170 million from Indonesia to Germany. According to the German Indonesia Trade Investment, within these numbers, pharmaceuticals account for 19% of the total Germany’s export to Indonesia, while industrial chemicals came to 67% of the total Indonesia’s export to Germany. The figures showcase Indonesia's resilience amidst global uncertainties and underscore its commitment to achieve a sustainable economic development. Mr. Frank Malerius, Chief Representative Indonesia of German Trade & Invest, provided an insightful discussion on the remarkable number of Indonesia-Germany total bilateral trade amounting to an estimate USD 3.7 billion (Germany to Indonesia) and USD 4.9 billion (Indonesia to Germany) in 2023. Mr. Syahroni Ahmad, Director of Access to Industrial Resources and International Promotion at the Ministry of Industry, presented the Indonesian government's initiatives aimed at fostering growth and innovation within Indonesia's downstream industry. Moreover, Dr. Christofer Arisandy, President Director of BASF Indonesia, delved into the company's initiatives in optimizing Indonesia's market potential, shedding light on pivotal strategies driving growth in the downstream sector, supported by BASF's ambitious carbon management goals aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with investments of up to €4 billion. BASF will also attend the upcoming ACHEMA exhibition in Frankfurt. Indonesia's rapid strides towards Industry 4.0 integration underscore its unwavering commitment to digital transformation and innovation. Initiatives like the Indonesia Industry 4.0 Roadmap epitomize the nation's embrace of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and IoT, positioning Indonesia as a regional vanguard in digital innovation. Beckhoff, represented by Ms. Gabrielle Glenda Yauwira as Business Development, also joins ACHEMA in Frankfurt to discuss the acceleration of Indonesia's Industry 4.0, further emphasizing the country's dedication to technological advancement. The event was attended by Mr. Maximilian Mauer, First Secretary – Economic Affairs, German Embassy, giving welcome remarks to represent Germany’s support for Indonesian Downstream Industry growth. "We are thrilled to be part of the ACHEMA Business Conference, where industry leaders gather to explore opportunities and challenges in Indonesia's downstream sector. Collaboration between government entities and private enterprises is essential to drive innovation and sustainable growth," expressed Mr. Syahroni Ahmad, Ministry of Industry. "Our partnership with Indonesia exemplifies the deepening economic ties between our nations. By leveraging Germany's expertise and Indonesia's dynamic market, we can foster mutually beneficial outcomes and drive the downstream industry towards a more sustainable and prosperous future," remarked Mr. Frank Malerius, German Trade & Invest. About ACHEMA ACHEMA serves as the global forum for chemical engineering, process engineering, and biotechnology. The leading show for the process industries, held every three years in Frankfurt, covers a spectrum ranging from laboratory equipment to safety technology, catering to the needs of chemical, pharmaceutical, and food production industries. The next ACHEMA takes place from June 10 to 14, 2024, in Frankfurt am Main. More at www.achema.de/en. About Process Innovation Asia-Pacific – Powered by ACHEMA Process Innovation Asia-Pacific – Powered by ACHEMA, slated for November 19 to 21, 2024, at Singapore EXPO, is set to drive innovation, industrial growth, and sustainable development within these sectors. Anchored in Singapore, the event will accelerate adaptability to market changes and support industries on their journey towards becoming higher value-added entities. About EKONID The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID) is part of the worldwide network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) and was founded more than 90 years ago. With a local network of nearly 400 companies, organizations and individual members, as well as a global network of 150 offices of reliable and trustworthy partners in 93 countries and a global membership of 42,000, EKONID is well positioned to act as platform for international knowledge transfer and to support bilateral business relationship between Indonesia and Germany. More at ahk.indonesien.de
Efforts have been made to ensure the nation's capability to produce its own medical devices and equipment. To that end, the Indonesian government has included the medical device industry as one of its priority industries in the 2015–2035 National Industrial Development Master Plan. Under this commitment, it is hoped that Indonesia's reliance on imported medical devices and pharmaceutical products would decrease to 75% by 2025, and that this could make the country more prepared for a worst-case scenario of another health crisis in the future. Accordingly, Indonesia has seen an emergence in medical device production companies. According to data from the Indonesian Association of Medical and Laboratory Equipment Companies (Gakeslab), in 2018–2019, Indonesia only had 200 companies. In 2022, that number had grown to 800 industries. At the time of this writing, the number of medical device companies in Indonesia had grown to 1,043. The government is aware however that the country still needs to work together with, and require investments from, foreign investors. Therefore, to further boost the nation’s capability in garnering investment in the sector, the government introduced a new Health Bill, of which the House of Representatives approved on July 11 of this year. How The New Health Act Affects The Medical Devices Sector Through the Health Act, or Law No. 17/2023, the government conducted a consequential reform that may affect the nation’s medical device industry in numerous ways. First: the act eases the path for the licensing of medical devices. Article 36 of Chapter 15 of Law No. 36/2009 on Health provides protection for the public through the obligation of having a distribution permit in the procurement of every medical device. However, there are criticisms that the licensing arrangements for medical devices in Indonesia are too complicated, which hinders ease of doing business and investing. In response, the new Health Act regulates the intended public protection through the obligation of having business permits for those who will produce or distribute pharmaceutical medical devices – effectively omitting the requirement of a distribution permit. Against this background, it is hoped that the new regulation would make it easier to distribute medical devices and drugs as the process would be streamlined through the government’s existing Online Single Submission (OSS) system, as alluded to in sub-article 5 of article 346 of the new Health Act. Second: the bill makes it possible for foreign doctors and health workers to work in Indonesia as long as they meet the requirements. This new policy is regulated in article 246 all the way through to article 257 of the new Health Act. While the new policy remains unpopular among local health workers – and is currently under threat of a legal challenge – concerns about the limited quantity as well as quality of Indonesian health workers continues to be pressing issue, especially within the past several years following the issuance of a universal health coverage law in 2014. Indonesian President Joko Widodo himself echoed the concern, saying that nearly two million Indonesian citizens choose to get medical treatment abroad in early 2023. Another evidence of health worker scarcity is the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) which states that the ratio of the number of doctors and patients, including general practitioners and specialists, in Indonesia stands at 0.46 per 1,000 – the third lowest in ASEAN. By allowing foreign doctors to work in Indonesia, it is hoped that the country would be able to meet the demand for quality health care domestically. Moreover, the presence of foreign doctors in Indonesia could further broaden the Indonesian health industry to new medical technologies and knowledge. Third: the act also eases business access for foreign investor looking to establish hospitals in Indonesia. Considering the fact that many Indonesians choose to go to other countries to seek health treatment, Mr. Widodo’s eagerness to have internationally renowned hospital operating domestically is understandable. Over the past few years, only two notable international hospital have been opened in Indonesia, namely the Bali International Hospital, which was built in collaboration with the US-based Mayo Clinic, and the Tzu Chi Hospital, which stands under the auspices of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation. The addition of new international hospitals could further open the door for more international-quality medical technologies to be present in Indonesia, further enriching the domestic health industry. Recommendation for Investors With the wider investment opportunities offered by the new Health Law, it would be prudent to pay attention as to what medical device products are needed in Indonesia. Import of Indonesia’s medical instruments in thousands US$ (Source: Trademap) No. HS Code Commodity 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1. 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary 330,955 439,996 536,557 569,575 626,538 702,703 642,806 719,790 (770,982) 2. 7017 Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware 7,073 7,851.5 8,786.7 10,928 11,226 9,487 10,665 12,476 3. 3005 Wadding, gauze, bandages and the like, e.g. 15,274 20,271 22,785 23,692 27,323 39,234 37,147 42,725 4. 9402 Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture, e.g., tables, beds, chairs 30,459 43,809 48,158 42,780 51,082 57,352 35,101 36,663 Total 383,761 511,927.5 616,286.7 646,975 716,169 808,776 725,719 811,654 Indonesia’s imports of medical instruments in four categories have had a growing trend since 2015. Indonesia’s biggest source countries for HS 9018’s commodities in 2022 were China with US$177,415,003, followed by the United States with $104,098,000, and Germany with $87,579,000. As for Indonesian imports of HS Code 7017 in 2022, China also topped rank as Indonesia’s largest source with $3,398,000, followed by Vietnam with $1,467,000, and Germany with $1,429,000. For wadding, gauze, and bandages in 2022, China also remains the dominant player with $21,798,000, followed by Germany with $5,073,000, and the United States with $2,521,000. The rising demand for health services and the increasing priority for health among its citizens are the main contributors for the growing percentage of imports. Indonesia’s health sector has seen significant development in terms of per capita spending and priority for the health index. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded the archipelago’s consistent rise in per capita health spending for two decades, from 34 dollars in 2005 to 133 dollars in 2020. As for priority for the health index, Indonesia has also been posting a stable rise – from 4.2% in 2005 to 10.1% in 2020. Additionally, Business Monitor International (BMI), a subsidiary of US-based Fitch Solutions consultancy firm, projected that Indonesia's per capita healthcare spending would increase to $269 by 2027, with, the priority health index projected to see a similar upward trend. Amidst the rise in health per capita spending and health priorities – and considering the limitations of the Indonesia's medical device industry to meet domestic demand – Investors could greatly benefit from the entering market. From the data above, it is known that instruments and appliances used in medical, hygienic glassware, wadding, gauze, bandages, and the like, as well as medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture, remain dependent on imports. Thus, the production and distribution of these products might be an appropriate choice for investors to invest in. To discuss this issue and more, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Indonesia/EKONID), will host a market exploration for German companies in the field of production technology and components for medical technology. To be held from February 19 to 22, 2023, the event is organized in cooperation with eclareon GmbH, an implementer of the German government’s energy export initiative, and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), with the aim of introducing relevant decision-makers and potential business partners from both Germany and Indonesia in both a conference and B2B meeting sessions. With the showed commitment from Indonesia’s public and private sector towards achieving net-zero emission by 2060, the German business delegation trip to Indonesia is a great opportunity for German businesses in the field of energy efficiency to learn more about the Indonesian market and to set up a footprint in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. For more information or to sign up for the business delegation, click here