Thursday, 20 August 2026   Spain is showing growing interest in Indonesia as a place to build factories and reach international markets. During the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia, or TEI, in October 2025, Spanish representatives expressed strong interest in investing in Indonesia and potentially building a factory in the country.   The opportunity is attractive for a simple reason: Indonesia has access to a number of international trade agreements. According to Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso, the country had 24 trade agreements covering 30 countries through different types of agreements, including PTA, FTA, and CEPA.   For Spanish companies, this could make Indonesia moreRead More →

  Thursday, 20 August 2026   Indonesia is set to receive major support for its energy transition as Germany confirms that the country will get funding under the Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JETP. The program was created to help Indonesia reduce its dependence on coal and move toward cleaner energy.   The funding package is worth around $20 billion, making it one of the biggest international financial commitments connected to Indonesia’s energy transition, especially in Jakarta. Germany is one of the countries supporting the partnership, together with other international partners. According to a recent report, Germany said that a large part of the publicRead More →

  Wednesday, 19 August 2026   Medan is one of Indonesia’s biggest cities, and like many growing cities, it faces challenges related to the environment and cleanliness. Managing waste, keeping public spaces clean, and creating a healthier urban environment require cooperation from many different sides.   Germany has shown interest in working with the Medan City Government on these issues. A meeting between Medan Deputy Mayor Aulia Rachman and German Ambassador to Indonesia Ina Ruth Luise Lepel discussed possible cooperation, especially in the areas of environmental management and cleanliness. The meeting took place at Medan City Hall on April 25, 2024.   The discussion isRead More →

  Wednesday, 19 August 2026   Spain and Indonesia have many opportunities to work together, especially in business and investment. One organization that has an important role in supporting this cooperation is COFIDES, a Spanish company that provides financial support for Spanish businesses investing abroad.   In 2015, COFIDES took part in the Spain-Indonesia Investment and Business Cooperation Forum in Jakarta. The event focused on several important sectors, including energy, infrastructure, environment, and transport. Water and waste management were also part of the discussion.   The main goal of the forum was simple: to help Spanish companies discover investment opportunities in Indonesia. The event alsoRead More →