Monday, 10 August 2026   Germany is showing strong interest in expanding its economic relationship with Indonesia. According to Anindya Novyan Bakrie, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia), German businesses are increasingly interested in trade, investment, industrial cooperation, and even worker exchange programs.   The positive signal came after the Indonesia-Germany Economic Dialogue and Germany Business Dialogue held in Jakarta on June 15, 2026. The meeting was part of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit to Indonesia.  So, what exactly is Germany interested in?   Trade Is Still a Major Opportunity   One of the biggest topics is trade.Read More →

  Saturday, 08 August 2026   Indonesia’s energy transition is getting another boost, this time through cooperation with Germany. On June 30, 2025, the Indonesian Government and Germany’s development bank KfW signed a EUR 200 million policy-based loan agreement to support Indonesia’s Affordable and Sustainable Energy Transition Program, or ASET.   At first glance, EUR 200 million sounds like a simple investment figure. But the agreement is actually about something bigger: helping Indonesia create the policies and systems needed to move toward cleaner energy.   Indonesia is currently facing an important challenge. The country still depends heavily on fossil fuels, while at the same timeRead More →

  Thursday, 06 August 2026   Jakarta has once again caught the attention of international investors, and this time, Germany is among the countries showing strong confidence in Indonesia’s capital city. As Southeast Asia’s largest economy continues to grow, German businesses see Jakarta as a strategic place to expand their operations and build long-term partnerships. But what exactly makes Jakarta so attractive for investment?   One of the biggest reasons is Indonesia’s strong economic growth. Even during periods of global uncertainty, Indonesia has managed to maintain relatively stable economic performance. Jakarta, as the country’s financial and business hub, naturally becomes the center of many investmentRead More →

  Wednesday, 05 August 2026   Indonesia’s transition toward renewable energy continues to gain momentum. One of the latest milestones comes from Jakarta, where PT Maharaksa Biru Energi Tbk (OASA) has partnered with German companies Intec Engineering GmbH and SBW Energy GmbH to develop large-scale waste-to-energy projects in Indonesia.   The strategic alliance aims to build modern waste-to-energy facilities with a total investment value reaching approximately Rp55 trillion. The collaboration combines Indonesian market knowledge with German engineering expertise, creating an opportunity to accelerate sustainable energy development across the country.   Waste management has become one of Indonesia’s biggest urban challenges. Every day, major cities produceRead More →