Held in the spirit of the twinning of Berlin and Jakarta as sister cities in 1994 – with a year prior to the 30th anniversary of this twinning – Ms. Giffey and her delegation spent three days visiting several notable locations that marked Jakarta’s urban development and meeting with representatives and decision-makers from the city’s public and private sectors. Prior to having the series of visits on this trip, the senator and her delegation was given a VIP briefing on Indonesia at the Pullman Hotel Thamrin. EKONID Executive Director Jan Rönnfeld welcomed the delegation and presented a brief introduction to Indonesian business culture with information about the Indonesian market overview, cultural aspects of business, and general business regulation. His was followed by a welcoming speech from the Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embassy, Thomas Graf, and keynote speeches from the President of IHK Berlin, Sebastian Stietzel, the CEO of Berlin Partner for Business and Technology GmbH, Stefan Franzke, and Ms. Giffey. Ms. Giffey expressed that this trip was essential for both Jakarta and Berlin’s digitization, energy transition, and economic transformation. “We want to use this trip to take the solutions and experiences of our partner city in these transformation processes with us to Berlin. Both cities are hotspots for startups within their countries and internationally. The focus of the trip is therefore to further improve cooperation and exchange in this area.” Ms. Giffey said. The subsequent event following the VIP briefing was a private tour of Jakarta’s modern and historical landmarks – starting with a short MRT tour from Bundaran HI to Dukuh Atas Station in Central Jakarta and the Berlin-Jakarta friendship mural at Kendal Street, to Jakarta Impact Hub slightly further south of the city and Monumen Nasional (Monas) at the heart of the capital. In the evening, the delegation participated in the EKONID Summer Party at Ayana Midplaza Jakarta to network with fellow German and Indonesian business players. On the second day of the visit, the delegation went to the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to learn more about HUB.ID Accelerator, the Ministry’ startup ecosystem builder that aims to help Indonesian startups grow their businesses. As Berlin served as Germany’s digital innovation center, the visit was targeted towards discovering potential collaboration between the Ministry’s project and the companies that were represented by the delegation. Afterwards, the delegation visited PT Astra Digital International, a digital service company founded by the Astra Group – Indonesia’s largest conglomerate. The objective of the visit was to learn more about Astra Digital's strategy for improving Indonesia's digital ecosystem, urban service solutions, and, most importantly, how German companies can offer potential partnerships to achieve those goals. EKONID welcomed the delegation in the afternoon of this second day to its office to meet with three important players in Indonesian energy, robotics, and smart city support facility startups: New Energy Nexus, Widya Robotics, and PT Zetta Media Inspira. During the event, participants had an active and enlightening discussion about Indonesia’s energy transition, AI, automation, and robotics-based startups for industries, as well as Indonesian smart cities and villages. Following the discussion, the delegation attended the Berlin Networking Reception to meet and gather with fellow Berliners and several special invited guests from related companies, associations, and Indonesian Ministry representatives. Alwy Herfian Satriatama, Co-Founder and CEO of Widya Robotics, who was invited by EKONID to meet with the delegation, admitted that there is a lot of potential for collaboration between Germany and Indonesia that can support the latter's development. “The meeting held by EKONID has been good. I see many opportunities for collaboration with the Berlin government and German companies because they have very high technological developments and they also need markets outside Europe, one of which is Indonesia. They also intend to expand not only to big cities but also to small cities in Indonesia. So, it can support Indonesia's future development,” Mr. Satriatama said. The Berlin delegation visit culminated in the signing of a Joint Declaration on Innovation and Technology at the Jakarta Future City Hub on the final day. Inked by Ms. Giffey and Ms. Sri Haryati, Undersecretary for Economic Affairs and Finance at DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, the signed agreement aims to further strengthen the two cities' collaboration in business innovation and technology, supporting initiatives like the Jakarta Future City Hub, which was developed as part of a framework of cooperation between Jakarta and Berlin and serves as a platform for sustainable ecosystem growth. “Indonesia is an aspiring democracy that, with its innovative strength and highly qualified specialists, generates an economic strength that is also of great interest to Berlin. With our joint declaration, we are underscoring our desire for further, intensive cooperation, particularly in the area of digitization for more economic growth and better living conditions in Berlin and Jakarta,” Ms. Giffey said. EKONID conveys its deepest appreciation to the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises, IHK Berlin, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology (GmbH), and all participating partners who were involved in making this three-day event successful.
Ms. Sri Haryati, Undersecretary for Economic Affairs and Finance at DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, inked the commitment together with Ms. Franziska Giffey, Berlin Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises. The signed document is expected to further boost the two cities' cooperation on business innovation and technology, particularly in supporting the role of Jakarta Future City Hub as a platform for sustainable ecosystem growth, which was built within the cooperation framework of Jakarta and Berlin. "And this place today (Jakarta Future City Hub) is not only a final point for the cooperation during the last years. It is a starting point for further cooperation," Ms. Giffey said during her speech at the ceremony. Ms. Giffey also noted that Jakarta and Berlin would soon mark 30 years of relations, and that the signed declaration served as a commitment for the strengthening of both cities' collaboration in the future. "We will all celebrate our 30th anniversary next year. And this, today, is a sign of our support for the next few years to make cooperation work and to do what is important to do," Ms. Giffey added. Ms. Sri Haryati outlined the cooperation of Jakarta with Berlin as crucial and beneficial for both Indonesia and Germany. "I would like to reiterate the importance of the relationship between our two cities. Our cooperation is crucial for the purpose of our nation and to build mutual understanding between us," Ms. Haryati said. The Jakarta Future City Hub is a collaborative effort between the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and the City of Berlin under the auspices of a program called Smart Change funded by the European Union. The working space was inaugurated in October 2022 by Anies Baswedan, who was then the Governor of DKI Jakarta. The project was initiated to overcome challenges and provide sustainability solutions in Jakarta, especially to empower an inclusive and digital entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs, the government, and society. To afford its goals, this hub is intended to provide a one-stop-shop for startups, founders, and innovators to conduct business events; to create a meeting point for innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration; to give local entrepreneurs access to international connections in Berlin and other cities; and to provide a discussion platform between the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta and startup innovators.
About Richard Wolf GmbH Richard Wolf GmbH in Germany offers a wide range of products and systems for endoscopy and extracorporeal shock wave treatment. These instruments are supplied to virtually all specialist disciplines in human medicine. The product range is supplemented by Operating Room Management Systems which are marketed under the name core nova. The core nova system relieves personnel working in operating theaters from the burden of having to carry out organizational and administrative tasks and this makes the system equally appropriate for hospitals and medical practices. Industrial endoscopes complete the range of instruments available. Richard Wolf is a mid-sized medical technology company. It employs a workforce of more than 1,500 employees and maintains a global network of 15 subsidiaries and 130 foreign representatives. Project description and responsibilities You will collaborate and exchange as a solid interface closely with the sales department at the HQ and distributor in Indonesia developing a consistent long-term marketing growth strategy. Joint support of our local partner in new projects, guiding customers in new market trends of the versatile high-end medical equipment, and offering new perspectives in all fields of the Minimally Invasive Surgery. Responsibilities: Further development of the sales and marketing activities in Indonesia Market research and observation Identify and develop new customers/hospitals in Indonesia Coordinate the sales activities together with the distributor Initiate special marketing strategies in close cooperation with the Area Sales Management in Germany Frequent joint customer and hospital visits together with distributor Organizing workshops together with the headquarters Strategic product planning according to the individual market needs Disciplinary reporting line to the General Manager Singapore, functional reporting line to the responsible Area Manager based in Germany Requirements: University degree in Engineering/ Business Administration or a comparable technical or medical education Minimum 5 years working experience in technical sales and medical industry, preferably in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Analytical understanding of the Indonesian Hospital & Healthcare system is a must High interest for sales and marketing of medical equipment Ability to communicate directly with doctors and decision makers Pro-active, self-initiative and able to work independently Loyal and trustworthy Willingness to travel frequently Native proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia to liaise with native stakeholders, fluent in English What’s on offer: Attractive Remuneration Package Become part of our Chamber of Commerce team with specialized knowledge in the sectors mentioned above. Located in our Chamber of Commerce office surrounded by international institutions. Dynamic work environment Location: Jakarta, EKONID Office (physical presence with home office option for a maximum of one day) Start date: immediately Duration: 1 year (can be extended) How to apply: If you are interested in joining our small and ambitious team and if you are looking for a long-term career development, please send your application letter, CV, current and expected salary to singapore@richard-wolf.com (General Manager, Ms. Andrea Lorenz) and CC to hrd@ekonid.id with the email subject "Job opening Richard Wolf GmbH - Your name" by 17 January 2024 at the latest Applications will be considered only with a resume AND cover letter (German or English).
On August 3, 2023, German sensor and automation company ifm electronic inaugurated its new office in Sentral Senayan II in South Jakarta. First established in the country as PT ifm electronic Indonesia on October 10, 2022, the company has, in the past 10 months, recruited new employees and has been preparing for the opening of its new office. Simon Evans, Chief Sales Officer ifm electronics, said the company, which was founded in 1969 in Essen, Germany, was ready to make the vision of Indonesia 4.0 a reality in the Indonesian industry and that the presence of ifm electronic as a leader in the automation industry in Indonesia was an answer to President Joko Widodo's vision. "The reason we chose an office in Indonesia, as [Indonesian] President [Joko] Widodo said in Hannover, is because of Indonesia's vision to become the 10th largest economy in the world," he said. In particular, Jakarta was chosen as the location for the branch office in Indonesia due to the availability of qualified human resources, as well as the fact that Jakarta was nearby the various industries served by ifm electronic. In the industrial world, ifm electronics has various industry specialties, such as the food and beverage industry, automotive, mobile machines, water, logistics, ports, mining, and many more. In Indonesia, ifm would focus more on the food and beverage industry as well as the automotive industry. The latter was considered potentially lucrative due to the large size of the market. In line with the vision of Making Indonesia 4.0, PT ifm electronic Indonesia also plans on opening branches in various parts of Indonesia as the company grows. "We see Indonesia as a big and potential market," explained Jhon Afri Cryman, National Sales Manager of PT ifm electronic Indonesia. Seeking talents Mr. Cryman added that PT ifm electronic Indonesia plans to grow in other areas, for example in East Java, Kalimantan, or also Sumatra and that, in consolidating this vision, PT ifm electronic Indonesia continues to strive to find talented young people. “In the recruitment process, to become a world-standard company, we have our own terms and work standards. We hope that the qualifications of technicians in Indonesia are on par with the qualifications of other technicians abroad," said Sarah Bruehl, Senior Manager of Organizational, HR, Sales Processes ifm electronic gmbh. Sarah added that ifm electronic also opens opportunities for young talents to grow and develop together. Ifm electronic itself has its own anticipation of how to manage young talents who still need experience and are also hungry for new challenges. For this reason, ifm electronic will continue to provide them with self-development, abilities and new skills. As added information, ifm operates in at least 165 countries across the world. PT ifm electronic Indonesia, which operates in Jakarta, is now the 52nd ifm branch office globally. There are over 1,900 consultants and sales engineers supporting ifm products worldwide The sales value of ifm products has reached 1,442 million Euros per year. Ifm has 8,750 employees and has served more than 155,000 customers worldwide. With automation technology, ifm electronic is ready to contribute to improving the quality of life and work of the Indonesian people. Products, services and software from PT ifm electronic Indonesia will help customers protect the environment around the world, reduce CO2 emissions, as well as energy and material use. In addition to position sensors and process sensors, sensors for motion control and safety technology are also part of the ifm flagship portfolio. In addition, ifm also offers products for industrial imaging and communications as well as identification systems and systems for mobile machines. Ifm is also developing innovative Industry 4.0 solutions as well as sophisticated software and cloud products to connect existing business processes to the digital world and also to offer new holistic control options for sustainable efficiency and cost optimization. For more information, go to https://www.ifm.com/de/en
Held at Sawan Vocational High School 1 (SMKN 1 Sawan) located in Buleleng Regency in Bali, some 25 students from SMKN 1 Sawan were deemed eligible to be included in the program. Following a stringent selection process, which narrowed the list further to 15 students, 11 sophomores were eventually chosen to be interviewed by their prospective employers – and partners of the GDVET in Hotel Management program – Holiway Garden Resort & Spa, Cili Emas Oceanside Resort and Desa Saya Eco Luxury Resort & Spa. By the end of this process, 10 students were selected for the two-year pilot program, in the course of which these students will spend 60% of the time working as interns at the hotels that chose them as part of their practical training. The remaining 40% will be spent studying the theoretical aspect at SMKN 1 Sawan. When the students graduate, they will have received invaluable real-life experience of working in the hotel industry, as well as a certificate as proof of their European-standard knowledge of the hospitality sector. Hermann Sattler, manager at Holiway Garden & Spa, said the selected students showed promise and that he would, should the students perform well at their task, offer them a permanent contract to work at his property. However, he added that he was also happy to be able to give the students better opportunities to work in other hotels in Bali or abroad. “In fact, I offered to teach them the German language because many of the students we interviewed expressed interest in working abroad,” he added. Mr. Maulandiki Dani, Senior Executive and Supervisor of the GDVET in Hotel Management Program at EKONID, hoped that by the end of the program, EKONID would have helped create world-class workers that can grow the hospitality industry. “We also hope to have provided significant advantages and opportunities for these students in honing their craft further here or even abroad,” he said. Additionally, EKONID also completed the exam phase of the training-of-trainers for the teachers of SMKN 1 Sawan and for staff members of the partner hotels. This aspect of the program ensures that the students receive proper guidance as interns for the hotels, whilst providing teachers and the hotels’ staff members valuable teaching tools to use in the future.