Mit der weltweit viertgrößten Bevölkerung von ca. 273 Mio. ist Indonesien ein Land von hohem wirtschaftlichem Interesse für Auslandsinvestoren. Im globalen Maßstab gehört Indonesien mit einer Wirtschaftsleistung von 1.058 Mrd. US-Dollar im Jahr 2020 zu den in der G20-Gruppe organisierten 20 führenden Industrie- und Schwellenländern. Immer mehr Menschen können sich den Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung leisten, was die Versorgungslage verbessert, da überall auf dem Archipel neue Krankenhäuser und Ambulanzen gebaut werden. Der Großteil, der dabei im Land verwendeten Medizinprodukte muss allerdings importiert werden. Die Regierung möchte dies ändern und hat Gesetze erlassen, die Anreize für ausländische Unternehmen bieten, einen Teil der Produktionskette in Indonesien anzusiedeln, wenn sie ihre Produkte dort vertreiben wollen. Um Marktanteile zu gewinnen, müssen deutsche Anbieter von Medizintechnik in Zukunft vor Ort produzieren. Zum Aufbau dieser Produktionskapazitäten werden Hersteller von Komponenten und Produktionstechnik benötigt. Mit dem Eintritt in den indonesischen Markt können Medizintechnikhersteller einen großen Markt erschließen und Indonesien helfen, seine Versorgungsqualität zu verbessern. Die Markterkundungsreise soll deutschen Unternehmen aus der Gesundheitswirtschaft und Medizintechnikindustrie insbesondere aus dem Maschinen- und Anlagenbau Informationen über Indonesien in Bezug auf Marktentwicklung, Geschäftsmöglichkeiten und Rahmenbedingungen sowie praktische Tipps für den Markteintritt vermitteln. Im Vorfeld der Reise werden die Unternehmensvertreter durch eine eigens von der 糖心 Indonesien erstellte Marktstudie gezielt auf den konkreten Markteintritt vorbereitet und können dieses theoretische Wissen dann vor Ort vertiefen. Durchführer Reise-, Unterbringungs- und Verpflegungskosten werden von den Teilnehmenden selbst getragen. Für alle Teilnehmenden werden die individuellen Beratungsleistungen in Anwendung der De-Minimis-Verordnung der EU bescheinigt. Teilnehmen können maximal 15 Unternehmen. Anmeldungen werden in der Reihenfolge des Eingangs berücksichtigt, wobei KMU Vorrang vor Großunternehmen haben. Eine Übersicht zu weiteren Projekten des Markterschließungsprogramms für KMU kann unter www.gtai.de/mep abgerufen werden. Interessierte Unternehmen können sich hier registrieren, um das verbindliche Anmeldeformular sowie weitere Informationen zu erhalten. Anmeldeschluss ist der 16. Juni 2023. Der OAV – German Asia-Pacific Business Association ist Durchführer der Markterkundungsreise nach Indonesien und kooperiert mit der Deutsch-Indonesischen Industrie- und Handelskammer, dem VDMA Medizintechnik, SPECTARIS und GHA – German Health Alliance.
Modeled after the Phinisi, a type of Indonesian sailing vessel, the Indonesia pavilion became the platform where both leaders delivered remarks that reaffirmed their commitment to the long-standing and growing cooperation between Jakarta and Berlin. “It is an honor for Indonesia to again be the official partner country of Hannover Messe. Making Indonesia 4.0 is a relevant theme for Indonesia, which is on the process of transformation,” said President Jokowi in his opening remarks, referring to Indonesia’s strategy of adopting Industry 4.0 practices in becoming a more industrialized nation. President Jokowi highlighted the potential in investment and cooperation in the development of Indonesia’s downstream industry and in the energy transition sector, saying that Indonesia would close all coal-fired power plants by 2050. “Indonesia also aims to ensure that the energy transition produces affordable energy for our people,” he added. Following Jokowi’s remarks, Chancellor Scholz said Germany was looking forward to concluding the Indonesian-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that has been in the works since 2016, particularly in the effort to reduce German’s reliance towards China for crucial commodities needed to reach a zero-carbon economy. “I am working to finally get this agreement across the finish line,” Mr. Scholz said. “At the moment, we import many [crucial commodities] from China. And that’s despite the fact that rare earth, copper or nickel are often not extracted there but in countries such as Indonesia, Chile or Namibia. We want to change that. The Indonesia pavilion hosts 157 Indonesian co-exhibitors organized by the sub-themes of Engineered Parts and Solution, Future Hub, Sustainability and Energy Transition, Global Business and Markets, Compressed Air and Vacuum, Digital Ecosystems, Drive Technology and Automation, and Motion and Drives. The Indonesia pavilion also highlights the country’s development of its industrial zones and special economic zones, as well as the new Indonesian capital city. Hannover Messe, which also hosts more than 4,000 exhibitors from 63 countries, will be held from April 17-21, 2023.
The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID) is part of the worldwide German Chamber Abroad Network (糖心) and represents the bilateral business interests of Indonesian and German member companies and institutions. Acting as a strategic interface between the German and Indonesian economies, EKONID supports companies and institutions from both countries in opening up new trade and investment opportunities. For our Communication Department, we are currently looking for a : SENIOR EXECUTIVE Your tasks and responsibilities : Take the lead in handling the team and the department tasks, projects and/or activities Managing the tasks timeline and deadline Conceptualizing creative ideas with internal client (users) A good work relation and cooperation with third party Establishing design guidelines, standards, and best practices Maintaining the appearance of various digital platforms (websites, social media) by enforcing content standards Working with different content management systems The ideal candidate (f/m) has the following profile Education: Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Communication or Graphic Design Professional experience: At least 5 years of working experience in communication field Knowledge: A broad knowledge in communication field, such as public relations in general, marketing, media handling, corporate identity. Ability to maximize and utilize various digital platforms. Languages: A proficient command in verbal and written English is essential, knowledge of the German language would be an advantage Required skills: Leadership quality Capable in managing various digital platform (website, social media, etc.). Understand the process of video production for corporate Good understanding of search engine optimization principles Up-to-date experience with digital media platform Soft skills: A good communication skill with creative mind and open to new ideas. As are motivation, adaptable, willing to learn new techniques and the ability to work independently as well as within a team with excellent communication skills to understand a user's needs and wants, and correctly implement the user's desires to successfully deliver the messages. If this is you, please send us your application in an electronic format including your latest CV with a description of your current and previous responsibilities and achievements, your motivation letter and three references (if possible). The application period is open until 20 April 2023. Email address: hrd@ekonid.id
The construction industry in Indonesia grew by 4.72% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the Indonesian Economic Growth Report released by Statistics Indonesia. This is a better performance compared to the second quarter when it suffered a contraction of 6.05%. On an annual basis (year-on-year), however, the construction industry has slowed down due to industry constraints such as rising raw material prices and supply chain disruptions. In the third quarter of 2022, as a result, it only grew 0.6%, down from the previous year’s 3.84%. In the last two years, the construction industry has been experiencing a hard time as the government allocated much of the state budget it would have spent on infrastructure projects toward COVID-19 relief measures. With the pandemic starting to recede, Indonesia’s construction industry is starting to recover, as shown in the last quarter’s positive performance. In terms of GDP, it remains one of the main contributors, giving Rp 279.99 trillion (US$17.9 billion, assuming an exchange rate of Rp 15,622.8 per 1 USD) in that same quarter. In an effort to accelerate the recovery of the construction industry, the government introduced some reforms in licensing regulations and changes in the withholding taxes of construction services. For instance, it has revised several provisions of Law No. 2/2017 on construction services, specifically in simplifying the business licensing process, obligating technology transfer by qualified foreign construction workers, and requiring employers and contractors to meet the new security, safety, and health and sustainable standards. Major construction projects in 2022 The government’s investment in the construction and rehabilitation of infrastructure as preparations for the G20 Summit in Bali and the upcoming 2023 ASEAN Summit in East Nusa Tenggara has been instrumental to the positive trend in Indonesia’s construction industry. Besides that, the recent bill to build a new capital city in East Kalimantan is also regarded as a mega project for the construction pipeline. The fact that the development has been concentrated in Java Island for the past decades, makes it clear that these projects would help accelerate economic equality and increase connectivity across the nation. Some large commercial construction projects initiated in Q3 2022, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database, comprised of the building of a nickel processing plant worth $3.5 billion in Central Java, Yogyakarta-Bawen toll road worth $1.01 billion, Antasari Place Apartment in South Jakarta worth $246 million, Serang aseptic packaging plant worth $200 million, and the development of Myze Hotel worth $100 million in East Nusa Tenggara. In the infrastructure pipeline, some active projects as specified by the Indonesian Committee for Acceleration of Priority Infrastructure include: No. Project Name Category Investment Value Project Status 1 Trans-Sumatra Toll Road (15 sections) Road & Bridge Rp 206.4 trillion Construction and Start Operating 2 Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road Road & Bridge Rp 12.1 trillion Preparation Stage 3 Jakarta Sewerage System (JSS) Water & Sanitation Rp 69.9 trillion Preparation Stage 4 Oil Refinery in Bontang Refinery Rp 197.586 trillion Transaction Stage 5 Tuban Oil Refinery Refinery Rp 199.3 trillion Transaction Stage 6 Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) in 5 locations Refinery Rp 246.2 trillion Transaction Stage and Construction 7 Abadi Field Development in Masela Block, Maluku Refinery Rp 289.9 trillion Preparation Stage 8 Indonesia Deepwater Development Project (IDD) Refinery Rp 124.8 trillion Construction 9 Indramayu Coal Fired Steam Power Plant Electricity Rp 29.565 trillion Preparation Stage 10 Bitung International Hub Seaport Port Rp 34.365 trillion Construction 11 Seaport in the Northern Part of Java Island Port Rp 43.221 trillion Preparation Stage Construction Industry Forecast Forecast from GlobalData shows an annual average growth rate of 5.8% over the period of 2023 to 2026, mainly from investments in transport, electricity, housing, and manufacturing projects. Amidst the risk of a global recession, high inflation, and rising interest rates in 2023, the Indonesian construction market is expected to continue its growth path with a projected value of Rp 332.95 trillion, up 5.77% from the forecasted Rp 314.77 trillion in 2022. Cahyono Siswanto, the National Research Manager of BCI Central – a subsidiary of Australia-based BCI Media Group, a construction industry focused consulting firm – reported that the three drivers of this growth are residential, industrial, and infrastructural, which will experience an increase in foreign direct investment. Additionally, the investments as part of the 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) and the 2021-2030 Electricity Procurement Plan (RUPTL) will also contribute to the forecast-period growth, along with the Rp 490.7 trillion ($34 billion) investment for the capital city relocation. In regards to that, 糖心 Indonesien together with VDMA Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering, Puchala Internationale MarkterschließungVDMA Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering, and Puchala Internationale Markterschließung, supported by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), will held a business delegation for German companies in the field of construction machinery and building material plants. To know more, click here
The event was opened by the President Director of PT Bank HSBC Indonesia Francois de Maricourt and the Executive Director of EKONID Jan Rönnfeld. The opening remarks were then followed by presentations by Robin Griffin, Vice President of Metals and Mining Research at Wood-Mackenzie, and Hasyim Daeng Barang, Director of Downstreaming of Mineral and Coal at the Indonesian Ministry of Investment (BKPM). Later during the event, Michael Willoughby, Global Head of Mining & Metals at HSBC Global Banking, led a discussion panel that consists of Dani Widjaja, Vice President at CNGR Advanced Material Co. Ltd; Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja, Chief Investment Officer at Indonesia Investment Authority; and Toto Nugroho, President Director of Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC). Indonesia has nickel reserves of 21 million tons – the largest in the world. Realizing this great potential, the country has set an ambition to not only be the host of nickel reserves, but also the production of lithium-ion batteries used to power EVs. The government is very keen on encouraging industries to build factories and produce batteries in Indonesia. In 2020, the country stopped the export of nickel ore as part of its downstreaming efforts. As a result, the country’s revenue from nickel products in 2022 skyrocketed to nearly $30 billion, or more than ten times higher than it was a decade ago. As is well known, before the ban export policy, most of the nickel produced in Indonesia is exported to other countries, such as China, where it is processed into battery components. The long supply chain of EV batteries presents promising opportunities for mining companies as well as producers of EVs and their components. Several multinational companies have already committed to investing in the development of EV batteries in Indonesia, including Korean-based LG Chem and Hyundai, France-based Eramet, and China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL). German-based BASF and Volkswagen has also announced their intention to invest in the Indonesian battery industry. As recently announced by the Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir, Indonesia aims to reach an agreement with the two companies in the momentum of Hannover Messe, the world’s largest Industry Trade Fair, which will be held on April 17-21 in Hannover, Germany. In a post-event interview, Mr. de Maricourt expressed his hopes that HSBC Investment Forum could be a platform to discuss and share best practices around the whole EV ecosystem in Indonesia. He said, “Financial institutions have a really important role to play [in this development]… Our role is to make sure that there is a good match between the demands of capital in Indonesia for very significant investments and the supply of capital from international investors”. Meanwhile, Mr. Rönnfeld highlights the very unique role that Indonesia as the largest source of nickel in the world. “Indonesia has a significant share of nickel production worldwide, and we, in Europe and in Germany, should realize the role that Indonesia has”, he said.