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 →

  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 →

  Thursday, 03 September 2026   Indonesia and Spain have been looking at ways to strengthen their economic relationship, particularly in trade and investment. With both countries having different strengths and markets, there is plenty of room for cooperation in the years ahead.   The discussion took place during the 2022 G20 Trade, Investment, and Industry Ministerial Meeting (TIIMM) in Bali. Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan met with Spain’s Industry, Trade, and Tourism Minister María Reyes Maroto Illera to discuss opportunities for expanding cooperation between the two countries.   During the meeting, both sides saw potential for increasing trade and investment in several sectors. FisheriesRead More →

  Wednesday, 02 September 2026   The relationship between Spain and Indonesia has been growing in the investment sector, and the numbers from the middle of the 2026 showed just how quickly Spanish investment was increasing.   Spanish investment in Indonesia was recorded at around $3.1 million. By 2015, that figure had reached $56.6 million. In other words, the investment value increased by about $53.5 million in just three years.   The growth did not happen suddenly. Spanish investment had already started gaining momentum in previous years. In 2014, for example, investment increased by around 500 percent, rising from $2.9 million in 2013 to $15.7Read More →