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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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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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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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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 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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B. Braun Medical Indonesia Inaugurates Technical Service Facility

B. Braun Medical Indonesia, a global leader in medical technology headquartered in Germany and a long-standing member of AHK Indonesia/EKONID, inaugurated its new Technical Service facility on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The facility represents a strategic milestone in supporting Indonesia’s healthcare industry independence and enhancing medical equipment services nationwide.
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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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Return to the Upper-Middle-Income Economy

With a gross national income (GNI, simplified: income of residents) per capita of US$4,580, Indonesia has risen again to the upper-middle income economy. This term designates a so-called Lending Group of the World Bank as a rough measure of creditworthiness. The lower limit is US$ 4,465. In 2020, Indonesia was declared an upper-middle-income economy for the first time. The archipelago's per capita GNI had nominally increased sevenfold since the end of the Asian crisis at the turn of the millennium. In the corona crisis, Indonesia then fell back into the lower-middle-income economy category.
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Siemens Indonesia Hosts Executive Summit on Digital and Sustainable Transformation

On February 29, 2024, Siemens Indonesia organized the second edition of the Siemens Indonesia Executive Summit, marking another successful gathering of industry players and key stakeholders in the digital industry. The summit delved into technologies as well as use cases crucial for digital and sustainable transformation towards net-zero targets.
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PRESS RELEASE: EKONID Pilots First Ever GDVET in Hotel Management Program in Indonesia

Bali (10/7) – On July 1, 2023, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, also known as AHK Indonesia or EKONID, has started the first ever German Dual Vocational Education and Training (GDVET) program in Hotel Management.
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AHK Indonesia Hosts Berlin Mayor and Senator Visit to Jakarta

From September 5 to 7, AHK Indonesia (EKONID) hosted the visit of Berlin Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises Franziska Giffey, along with a delegation of over 30 representatives from various Berlin-based business sectors and organizations, to Jakarta, Indonesia, with the aim of strengthening the exchange of innovations and promoting stronger economic cooperation between the two cities.
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New Supervisory Board member, Mr. Alexander Grenz, Country Manager and President Director Allianz Life Indonesia

EKONID extends its warmest welcome to its new Supervisory Board member, Mr. Alexander Grenz, Country Manager and President Director Allianz Life Indonesia
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More and More Investments in the Nickel Sector

Indonesia's nickel processing is growing unabated: At the end of March 2023, the US automobile manufacturer Ford announced that it would invest 4.5 billion US dollars in a joint venture with China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and the mining group Vale Indonesia. Specifically, it is a plant for high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL - High Pressure Acid Leaching) in the province of Southeast Sulawesi. At the end of January 2023, BASF announced that it was examining the construction of a $2.6 billion nickel processing plant in Sulawesi together with the French company Eramet. Indonesia is in negotiations with the electric car manufacturer Tesla about investments in the nickel sector. Volkswagen is also considering getting involved.
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Hannover Messe 2023 Unveils the Latest Innovation in Industrial Transformation

Hannover Messe, a home for Industrial pioneers, is making a comeback through an offline exhibition in Hannover Fairground, Germany, from April 17 to 21, 2023. The five-day event will focus on five megatrends of industry, namely AI & machine learning, carbon-neutral production, energy management, hydrogen & fuel cells, and industry 4.0, as well as the current topic of ESG – environmental, social, and governance. With the lead theme “Industrial Transformation – Making the Difference”, companies are being invited to exhibit their innovations on the road to a climate-neutral industry.
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Jakarta-Berlin Strengthen Collaboration on Innovation & 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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