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ifm electronic expands on-site in Indonesia with new office

The German sensor and automation company wants to be present to make “Making Indonesia 4.0” a success.
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Minimum wages in Indonesia will rise moderately in 2022

For many foreign companies, Indonesia is a location for low-cost contract manufacturing. When considering the general investment environment, the minimum wage is an important factor. There are currently only about 70 German manufacturing companies in the country. According to the local Chamber of Commerce and the Indonesian investment authority BKPM, several are currently preparing to relocate production from China.
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AHK WBO Spring 2022: Expectation of German businesses in Indonesia highest in Asia Pacific

German businesses operating in Indonesia are upbeat about their business prospects in the future, according to the Spring 2022 World Business Outlook Survey results revealed by the AHK this June. However, low scores for investment intentions shows that the Indonesian government still needs to do more to draw German investors into the archipelago.
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EKONID Summer Party 2022

After three years in-absentia (thanks to the pandemic), EKONID Get Together Summer Party returned in full form at The Poolside Ayana MidPlaza Hotel Jakarta on September 6, 2022. More than 100 people enjoyed the excellent food and drinks and the awesome DJ Sheena while reconnecting with old friends or meeting new people.
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What to expect for Indonesia’s economy in 2022

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, RCEP, and the country’s focus towards digital economy, green economy and the down streaming of commodities are some of the main topics revolving around Indonesia’s economy as the world’s third largest democracy moves into 2022.
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AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2022

German companies operating internationally are more optimistic about their business conditions abroad compared to that in the Eurozone. ASEAN countries in particular offer great opportunities for supply diversification.
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ACHEMA: Ushering the age of Indonesia 4.0

JAKARTA – ACHEMA 2022 is back in Frankfurt: from 22 to 26 August 2022, the Frankfurt Fairground will once again be the meeting place for the global process industries, where personal exchange and networking are once again possible on site.
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Indonesia Posts Positive Growth in Q1 2022

Indonesia grew 5.01% in the first quarter of 2022 due to a rise in commodity prices and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across the archipelago. However, rising inflation and the war in Ukraine give cause for concern.
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Siemens Indonesia: Indonesia 4.0 Conference & Expo 2022

Teknologi advanced planning and scheduling untuk meningkatkan produksi dan memastikan pengiriman tepat waktu dalam operasi manufaktur
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APK 2022: Germany wants closer ties with Southeast Asia

Germany is keen on strengthening its economic ties with Southeast Asia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during APK 2022 in Singapore this November.
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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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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.
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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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EKONID Hosts Legal Roundtable: Navigating Opportunities and Compliance: Indonesia’s New Import Regulatory Landscape

EKONID successfully hosted the online roundtable event titled “Navigating Opportunities and Compliance: Indonesia’s New Import Regulatory Landscape” via Zoom Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The event was aimed at equipping EKONID’s members with a thorough understanding of Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 8 of 2024 (“MoT No. 8/2024”), an import policy issued by the Government of Indonesia on May 17, 2024.
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Important Announcement

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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