Saturday, 26 September 2026   Tidore is a beautiful island in North Maluku with a long history, rich culture, and strong connections with Spain. Today, those historical connections are also creating opportunities for cooperation in tourism, infrastructure, transportation, and fisheries.   Spain and Tidore have a special connection that goes back hundreds of years. In the 16th century, a Spanish expedition led by Juan Sebastian El Cano stopped in Tidore and bought spices from local communities. This history is still remembered today and has become part of the relationship between Tidore and Spain.   Because of this connection, Tidore has been promoted to SpanishRead More →

  Saturday, 26 September 2026   Germany and Indonesia have been developing stronger economic and clean-energy cooperation. One company that has attracted attention in Indonesia’s electric vehicle industry is BASF, a major German chemical company.   BASF has shown interest in Indonesia’s battery supply chain, particularly in the processing of raw materials needed for electric vehicle batteries. This interest is connected to Indonesia’s large nickel resources and its plans to develop more value-added industries.   BASF Looks at Nickel and Cobalt   BASF’s investment plan in Indonesia has focused on nickel and cobalt processing. These materials are important in the electric vehicle battery supply chain.Read More →