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 →

  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 →

  Friday, 04 September 2026   Indonesia is moving toward a greener economy, and creating new jobs that support the environment is becoming an important part of that journey. This issue was highlighted at the Indonesia’s Green Jobs Conference (IGJC) 2026 in Jakarta, where Indonesia and Germany strengthened their cooperation to promote green jobs and sustainable economic development.   The conference was held at the Bappenas building in Jakarta on September 2, 2026. It was organized by the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) together with the German development cooperation agency GIZ through the Green Jobs for Social Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation, or GESIT, project.Read More →

  Thursday, 03 September 2026   Surabaya is one of Indonesia’s busiest cities, and as the population grows, getting around the city can sometimes be a challenge. More people also means more private vehicles on the roads, which can lead to traffic congestion and higher carbon emissions. This is where Germany is stepping in to support the development of a greener public transportation system in Surabaya.   Through Germany’s KfW Development Bank, the country has shown its commitment to supporting sustainable transportation projects in Indonesia. One of the projects receiving support is the development of an environmentally friendly Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Surabaya.Read More →