Saturday, 12 September 2026   Jakarta continues to play an important role in Indonesia’s international business relationships. This was once again visible in June 2026, when German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Jakarta and Germany and Indonesia strengthened their cooperation in trade, investment, sustainable energy, climate action, and other areas.   The latest cooperation shows that the relationship between Germany and Indonesia is becoming broader than traditional trade. Both countries are looking at how businesses, investment, energy, and economic development can work together in the coming years.   For German companies, Indonesia offers a large and growing market. Jakarta, as the country’s main business andRead More →

  Saturday, 12 September 2026   Bali may be Indonesia’s most famous holiday destination, but the country has always had many other places with huge tourism potential.  Indonesia introduced the idea of the “10 New Balis” as part of an effort to attract tourists and investors to destinations outside Bali.   The idea was also promoted to Spanish investors. Nurul Ichwan, who headed Indonesia’s investment promotion efforts in London, attended a business forum in Zaragoza, Spain. The event was aimed at increasing trade between ASEAN and Spain while also attracting Spanish investors to the region.   During the event, Indonesia presented its tourism investment opportunities,Read More →

  Thursday, 10 September 2026   For Spanish investors looking for opportunities outside Europe, Bali is becoming an interesting place to watch. The island is already famous for tourism, beaches, restaurants, and its relaxed lifestyle. But beyond being a holiday destination, Bali has also become an increasingly popular market for international property investors.   So, why could now be an interesting time for Spanish investors to consider a villa in Bali?   One of the main reasons is the exchange rate. According to Propertia, the Indonesian Rupiah has remained relatively weak against major currencies, including the Euro. For someone investing from Spain, this can meanRead More →

  Thursday, 10 September 2026   Surabaya is one of Indonesia’s biggest cities, and now it is also getting attention for its efforts to become more energy efficient. Through cooperation between Germany and Indonesia, the city is being developed as a pilot area for a more sustainable energy transition.   The cooperation involves the German government through the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Their work is part of the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia, or SETI, project, which focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy, especially in buildings.   Why Surabaya? Surabaya wasRead More →