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EuroCham had the pleasure to witness the inauguration ceremony of the renovated SMP Bina Karya Surabaya on 6 November 2025 with the support of Fondation CMA CGM and Happy Hearts Indonesia. This initiative is part of CMA CGM's ongoing efforts to support the accessibility of quality education for children.

This ceremony was kicked off by remarks from Michel Azrak (President Director at CMA CGM Indonesia), Sylvia Beiwinkler (CEO at Happy Hearts Indonesia), Vincent Padare (Director of IFI Surabaya), Ahmad Syahroni (Representative of Surabaya Education Office), and the Head of Bina Karya Foundation. Guests were also taken for a tour of the renovated classrooms and new buildings made of recycled plastic blocks, locally sourced from Jakarta and Lombok.

We would like to thank CMA CGM Indonesia for the cordial invitation, and we fully support the sustainability of this program going forward.

On November 11, EuroCham had the pleasure of attending the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award Ceremony 2025, an event organized by our esteemed Gold Member, L'Oréal Indonesia, in commemoration of World Science Day for Peace and Development.

The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks by Prof. Stella Christie (Vice Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology in Indonesia), H.E. Fabien Penone (Ambassador of France to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN), and Benjamin Rachow (President Director of L’Oréal Indonesia). Their addresses underscored the importance of empowering women scientists and promoting inclusivity in advancing scientific innovation for sustainable development.

This annual initiative celebrates the outstanding achievements of Indonesian women researchers whose work contributes meaningfully to society and inspires future generations in science and technology. The event also honored four outstanding women scientists whose groundbreaking research received this year’s For Women in Science awards, recognizing their remarkable contributions to advancing knowledge and creating real-world impact through science. Through the L’Oréal-UNESCO partnership, the program continues to recognize the critical role of women in driving scientific progress and fostering a more equitable and knowledge-driven world.

EuroCham extends its sincere appreciation to L’Oréal Indonesia for the kind invitation and its enduring commitment to championing gender equality and excellence in science across Indonesia.