Wednesday, 09 September 2026   Indonesia’s plan to develop its new capital, Nusantara, has attracted interest from several countries. Spain is one of them. The Spanish government has expressed interest in cooperating with Indonesia in the development of the new capital city, commonly known as IKN.   The interest was discussed when Spanish and Finnish government representatives met with officials from Indonesia’s IKN Authority. The meeting showed that international cooperation could become an important part of developing Nusantara into a modern and sustainable city.   For Spain, the project is also interesting because the country has experienced the process of moving its own capitalRead More →

  Wednesday, 09 September 2026   Germany is strengthening its cooperation with Indonesia in sustainable development, and Surabaya is one of the cities getting attention. Germany committed 262.82 million euros to support Indonesia’s green development goals.   A major part of the funding is connected to sustainable public transportation in Surabaya. For a growing city, transportation is an important issue because traffic congestion and private vehicle use can contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.   Under the cooperation, Germany will provide 250 million euros as a subsidized loan and another 5 million euros as a grant for the development of an environmentally friendlyRead More →

  Tuesday, 08 September 2026   Indonesia has long been an attractive market for European countries, and Spain is no exception. With its large population, growing economy, and strategic position in Southeast Asia, Indonesia offers plenty of opportunities for Spanish businesses looking to expand their presence in the region.   The broader European-Indonesia relationship was also receiving attention around 2014, when European officials expressed their interest in strengthening trade and investment ties with Indonesia under the incoming Joko Widodo administration. The Jakarta Post reported that EU officials believed bilateral trade and investment could be pushed to higher levels.   For Spain, stronger commercial relations withRead More →

  Tuesday, 08 September 2026   Bali is already famous around the world for its beaches, culture, resorts, and tourism attractions. But the island has also been looking at ways to develop sports tourism. One interesting idea came from a German investor who explored cooperation with the Bali provincial government to build an international-standard sports stadium.   German investor from the Gerry Weber Sportpark group visited Bali to discuss possible cooperation for the development of a sports stadium.   According to Bali Deputy Governor Ketut Sudikerta, the provincial government had already planned to build an international-level sports stadium on government-owned land in Pecatu, Badung. TheRead More →