Event Reports

On 5 May, EuroCham had the pleasure to attend a seminar titled “The 20th Sadli Lecture: Monetary and Fiscal Policies to Support Sustainable Economic Growth with Improvement in Its Distribution” at Universitas Indonesia. The highlight from the seminar was the lecture by the former Governor of Bank Indonesia (1993 - 1998), Prof. Dr. J. Soedradjad Djiwandono, discussing Indonesia's economic development during his time as Governor of Bank Indonesia, Indonesia’s fiscal policy from past to present, and the current effect globalisation has on emerging markets.

The event’s purpose was also to explore the possible sustainable/economic approaches, lectured by economic experts, by which Indonesia could adopt to better adapt in these times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

The event provided EuroCham an insightful outlook towards Indonesia’s economic development. We would like to thank The Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI) for their invitation to EuroCham to attend this seminar.

On May 5, EuroCham Indonesia proudly partnered in the EU–Indonesia Tech Event, organized by the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub and the EU Delegation to Indonesia. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for scaling European investment in Indonesia’s fast-growing digital economy. Discussions highlighted Indonesia’s rising position as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia, with a focus on strengthening connectivity, data infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks to support sustainable digital growth. Panel discussions featured esteemed EuroCham members Siemens, Nokia, Ericsson, and Thales, showcasing European expertise, investment, and technology in driving digital transformation.

The event also convened high-level policymakers from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, DG CONNECT of the European Commission, and the Ministry of National Development Planning, underscoring the importance of strategic collaboration under the Global Gateway strategy and the Indonesia-EU CEPA framework.

EuroCham Indonesia remains committed to fostering strong partnerships between European and Indonesian stakeholders and to advancing dialogue that translates shared ambitions into impactful investments and long-term collaboration.