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  Friday, 21 August 2026   Indonesia’s transportation sector is getting an interesting boost, and Surabaya is one of the cities at the center of it. A major railway investment supported by Germany shows how cooperation between Indonesia and European countries is becoming stronger, especially in modern and sustainable public transportation.   The project is the Surabaya Regional Railway Line, which will improve the railway connection between Surabaya and Sidoarjo. According to the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Germany is providing EUR 236 million to support the first phase of the project. Construction is expected to begin in 2027–2028.   So, what makes thisRead More →

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  Thursday, 20 August 2026   Indonesia is set to receive major support for its energy transition as Germany confirms that the country will get funding under the Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JETP. The program was created to help Indonesia reduce its dependence on coal and move toward cleaner energy.   The funding package is worth around $20 billion, making it one of the biggest international financial commitments connected to Indonesia’s energy transition, especially in Jakarta. Germany is one of the countries supporting the partnership, together with other international partners. According to a recent report, Germany said that a large part of the publicRead More →

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  Wednesday, 19 August 2026   Medan is one of Indonesia’s biggest cities, and like many growing cities, it faces challenges related to the environment and cleanliness. Managing waste, keeping public spaces clean, and creating a healthier urban environment require cooperation from many different sides.   Germany has shown interest in working with the Medan City Government on these issues. A meeting between Medan Deputy Mayor Aulia Rachman and German Ambassador to Indonesia Ina Ruth Luise Lepel discussed possible cooperation, especially in the areas of environmental management and cleanliness. The meeting took place at Medan City Hall on April 25, 2024.   The discussion isRead More →

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  Friday, 07 August 2026   Surabaya is taking another step toward a more modern public transportation system, and Germany is becoming an important partner in the process. The German and Indonesian governments have agreed to support the Surabaya Regional Railway Line, or SRRL, with a total of EUR 236 million in German loans and grants.   The project is part of a larger effort to improve public transportation in Greater Surabaya. Instead of relying heavily on private cars and motorcycles, the railway is expected to provide residents with a cleaner and more efficient way to travel around the metropolitan area.   The EUR 236Read More →