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 →

  Monday, 07 September 2026   Good investment relationships are not built only through money. Trust, communication, and strong relationships between countries also play an important role. This is one reason the relationship between Indonesia and Spain can be interesting for businesses and investors looking at opportunities in both countries.   Indonesia and Spain have consistently supported each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Indonesian Embassy in Madrid said that the two countries have shown mutual support through statements and meetings involving senior officials.   While the report mainly discusses diplomatic relations, strong government-to-government communication can also create a positive foundation for wider cooperation. ForRead More →

  Saturday, 05 September 2026   When people talk about Indonesia’s international partners, Spain might not be the first country that comes to mind. However, the relationship between Spain and Indonesia has been growing in interesting ways. From trade and tourism to renewable energy and cultural exchanges, Spain has an increasingly visible role in Indonesia’s economic development.   The connection between the two countries is not exactly new. Centuries ago, Spanish ships sailed through Southeast Asia during the Age of Exploration, mainly looking for valuable spices and new trading opportunities. While the Philippines became Spain’s major base in the region, contact with the Indonesian archipelagoRead More →

  Tuesday, 18 August 2026   Spain has shown its interest in supporting Indonesia’s infrastructure development through low-interest loans and direct investment. The offer came as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between Spain and Indonesia, two countries that have continued to look for new opportunities to work together.   In 2015, Spain announced that it was prepared to provide around 250 million euros in low-interest financing for joint projects in Indonesia. The funding could be used for different sectors, including infrastructure and renewable energy. What made the offer interesting was the very low interest rate, which was planned to range from zero percentRead More →