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On 4 June 2025, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID/AHK Indonesien) marked its Centennial Gala, celebrating 100 years of fostering economic cooperation between Germany and Indonesia.

Hosted under the patronage of German Ambassador H.E. Ina Lepel, the evening featured traditional Indonesian dance and music, a centennial historical exhibition, and a charity gala in collaboration with the Indonesian Street Children Organization (ISCO), reflecting the deep cultural and social ties between the two nations.

A major highlight of the night was the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between EKONID and key stakeholders, including KADIN, APINDO, and PT Astra International Tbk, signaling a strengthened commitment to collaborative economic development.

Key figures such as Peter Adrian, President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Jan Roennfeld, Executive Director of EKONID, and Prijono Sugiarto, Chairman of EKONID, emphasized the importance of longstanding German-Indonesian cooperation and the shared vision for future growth and prosperity. The event was also attended by high-level representatives such as Nurul Ichwan (Ministry of Investment/BKPM), Emmanuel Wanandi (KADIN), and Shinta Kamdani (APINDO), further underlining the significance of the occasion for the wider business community.

The EKONID Centennial Gala served not only as a celebration of past achievements but also as a platform to renew collective ambitions for the decades ahead.

EuroCham Indonesia was honored to attend the launch of the locally manufactured ventilator, Savina 300 ID, by Dräger, a valued member of EuroCham. This important milestone marks Dräger's first manufacturing line in Indonesia, established in collaboration with PT PHC. It reflects Dräger’s continued commitment to investing in Indonesia and contributing to the resilience of the country’s healthcare sector by ensuring broader access to high-quality, locally produced medical devices for patients nationwide.

The launch was marked by keynote speeches from Ratna Kurniawati, Managing Director of Dräger Indonesia; Thomas Jakob, Chief Operating Officer APAC and Managing Director ASEAN of Dräger ; H.E. Faisol Riza, Vice Minister of Industry of Indonesia; H.E. Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Indonesia; Lucia Rizka Andalusia, Director General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices at the Ministry of Health; and Yuji Okada, President Director of PHC Indonesia.

We sincerely thank Dräger Indonesia for the opportunity to witness this meaningful event. EuroCham Indonesia looks forward to fostering continued partnership, driving innovation, and supporting future collaboration within Indonesia’s healthcare industry.