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  • News EU Moves CEPA Deal Closer to Signing
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    EU Moves CEPA Deal Closer to Signing

    The European Commission’s submission of the Indonesia-EU CEPA and IPA proposals to the Council marks the latest step in the ratification process, with the agreements expected to support trade, investment, market access and economic relations between Indonesia and the EU.

  • News President Steinmeier’s State Visit Highlights Germany’s Business Interest in Indonesia
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    President Steinmeier’s State Visit Highlights Germany’s Business Interest in Indonesia

    On 15 June 2026, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Jakarta for a state visit to Indonesia, accompanied by his wife Elke Büdenbender and a German business delegation representing a range of industries and institutions.

  • News DIHK WBO Fall 2025
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    DIHK WBO Fall 2025: Asia-Pacific Emerges as a Bright Spot for German Companies Abroad

    German companies operating internationally show renewed confidence, with the Asia-Pacific region standing out as a positive market for business expansion, according to the AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2025 by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The survey of more than 3,500 firms reports strong business expectations in Indonesia and improving global sentiment, despite risks from economic policy uncertainty, weak demand, and exchange rate volatility.

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    EKONID Hosts a Joint Chambers Meeting with H.E. Hashim Djojohadikusumo

    EKONID convened a Joint Chambers Meeting with H.E. Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, bringing together leading international business chambers to discuss Indonesia’s economic outlook and investment priorities ahead of 2026.

  • News Understanding the EU–Indonesia CEPA: An interview with Carsten Sorensen, EU Delegation in Jakarta
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    Understanding the EU–Indonesia CEPA: An interview with Carsten Sorensen, EU Delegation in Jakarta

    Following the conclusion of negotiations for the EU–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), AHK Indonesia/EKONID spoke with Carsten Sorensen, Head of Trade and Economic Section at the EU Delegation in Jakarta, about what the deal entails, its timeline, and its expected impact.

  • EU Announces Multi-Entry Schengen Visa Arrangement for Indonesian Citizens
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    EU Announces Multi-Entry Schengen Visa Arrangement for Indonesian Citizens

    In a press conference held in Brussels, Belgium on Sunday, July 13, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new visa policy that will allow eligible Indonesian citizens to obtain multi-entry Schengen visas with longer validity periods. This marks a significant development in EU–Indonesia relations and is expected to facilitate greater ease of travel for business, tourism, and academic exchange.

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    EKONID Co-Hosts ECA Conference for Nearly 200 Participants

    Nearly 200 participants engaged in an Export Financing Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by EKONID at Ayana Midplaza Jakarta, on September 19, 2023.

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    Jakarta-Berlin Strengthen Collaboration on Innovation and Technology

    The Government of DKI Jakarta and the City of Berlin signed a Joint Declaration on Innovation and Technology on September 7, 2023, at the Jakarta Future City Hub in Gambir, Central Jakarta.

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    ALBA Group Starts Construction of USD 60 Million Plant in Kendal, C. Java

    ALBA Group, the German-based world-leading recycling and environmental services company as well as raw material provider, has started the construction of its USD 60 million waste processing facility in Kendal Industrial Park (KIP), Central Java.