Monday, 14 September 2026   When investors look at Indonesia, Jakarta and Bali often get most of the attention. But there is another city that deserves a closer look: Medan.   Located in North Sumatra, Medan is one of Indonesia’s biggest economic centers and an important gateway to western Indonesia. For German investors looking for opportunities in Indonesia, the city offers several interesting advantages, especially in property, trade, services, and infrastructure.   So, what makes Medan attractive?   A Large and Growing Market   Medan has a city population of around 2.5 million people, while its wider metropolitan area has about 4.2 million residents.Read More →

  Saturday, 12 September 2026   Indonesia and Spain are discussing a possible cooperation project to build 10 surveillance ships. The plan could become an interesting opportunity for Indonesia’s shipbuilding industry and also strengthen cooperation between the two countries.   The discussion was reported by ANTARA New and Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said that the two governments were still negotiating the plan. The ships could be built through foreign loan or foreign grant schemes.   Ten Ships for Indonesia   The Indonesian government planned to build 10 surveillance ships as part of efforts to improve monitoring of the country’s waters. Indonesia hasRead More →

  Saturday, 12 September 2026   Business cooperation between Indonesia and Germany has taken another step through the Bandung Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or Kadin Bandung. Kadin Bandung extended its cooperation with its German counterpart from Konstanz. The partnership was focused on business development, especially for young entrepreneurs in Bandung.   The cooperation was not something completely new. According to ANTARA News, the partnership between Bandung and Konstanz had already been running for five years before it was extended for another three years. The new stage was expected to create more opportunities for local businesspeople to improve their skills and build international connections.  Read 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 →