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German Delegation Explores Business Opportunities in Indonesia’s Waste Management Sector

From November 4-8, 2024, the German Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Indonesia/EKONID) led a German business delegation to Indonesia. Conducted in collaboration with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering (VDMA), and RETech Partnership e.V., and supported by Bondacon International, the event explored business opportunities in Indonesia’s expanding waste management and recycling sector.

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WBO Fall 2024: German Companies Navigate Challenging Business Climate in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific business environment for German companies has reached a historic low, according to the latest AHK World Business Outlook (WBO) for autumn 2024. The region's current economic conditions are rated worse than ever, with only the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic reflecting a more negative outlook. The survey, conducted by the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK), included responses from 820 member companies.

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Bayer Inaugurates Rooftop Solar Power Plant at Cimanggis Facility

On November 14, 2024, Bayer officially inaugurated its rooftop solar power plant at its Cimanggis plant in Depok, marking the largest installation of its kind by a multinational chemical and pharmaceutical company in Indonesia.

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It has come to our attention that several online articles referencing EKONID have been published without our prior knowledge or authorization. We categorically state that these articles do not represent official communications from EKONID.

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German Business Delegation Explores Energy Opportunities in Indonesia’s New Capital

From September 2 to 5, 2024, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID / AHK Indonesien), and the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) led a German business delegation to Indonesia. The initiative aimed to strengthen partnerships in renewable energy, focusing on Jakarta and Indonesia's new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) in East Kalimantan. Eleven German companies specializing in energy infrastructure, storage, and smart grids participated, aligning with IKN's goal to source 80% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2045.

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SIINAS: Revolutionizing Indonesia’s Industrial Sector with a Centralized Data Integration

The Indonesian National Industrial Information System, commonly referred to as "SIINAS" (or Sistem Informasi Industri Nasional), was established in 2020 under the Regulation of the Indonesian Ministry of Industry No. 38 of 2018 on National Industrial Information System Accounts (Ministry of Industry Regulation). This comprehensive platform was designed to integrate procedures and mechanisms with the objective of centralizing industrial data and information. SIINAS serves as a critical infrastructure to advance the industrial sector, as outlined in Article 49 of Law No. 3 of 2014 on Industrial Affairs.

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EKONID successfully conducted fact-finding mission on e-mobility in Stuttgart, Germany

Indonesia's push for e-mobility addresses environmental concerns and sustainable development. The government targets 2.45 million electric two-wheelers and over 600,000 electric vehicles annually by 2030, supported by incentives and infrastructure. German expertise in EV manufacturing, coupled with Indonesia's rich mineral resources for battery production, forms a symbiotic relationship poised to reshape the future of sustainable transportation in Southeast Asia.

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9th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Returns to Jakarta

On July 5, 2024, Turkish Airlines hosted the Jakarta segment of its 9th World Golf Cup at the Royale Jakarta Golf Club. The event saw participation from high-profile local figures and members of the business community.

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New leadership announcement, PT Siemens Indonesia welcomes Surya Fitri as President Director and CEO

PT Siemens Indonesia, a leading technology company in digital transformation for industry and infrastructure, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Surya Fitri as its new President Director and Chief Executive Officer starting 1 July 2024. Surya succeeds Dr. Lamine Jendoubi, who has played a pivotal role in shaping PT Siemens Indonesia's successful journey in supporting the digital transformation of critical industries and infrastructure in Indonesia. After nearly three years, Lamine will return to the Siemens headquarters in Germany to assume a new role.