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The European Business Organization World Wide Network (EBO WWN) held its annual meeting attended by Executive Directors and representatives of member European Chambers from close to 40 countries outside of the EU in Brussels on 12-14 December 2022. EuroCham Indonesia is a member of the EBO WWN and was duly represented by the Executive Director, Edison Bako, at the Meeting. The Meeting provided members the unique opportunity to meet colleagues from the various European Chambers worldwide as well as listen and engage directly with officials from the EU and European business associations, particularly in areas of potential cooperation in future. The Annual Meeting provided the network, share, as well as gain new insights and ways to enhance business ties between Europe and the EBO WWN members. The EBO WWN brings together the European Business Organizations outside of Europe and aims to strengthen collaboration, build partnerships and share valuable experience and expertise.

On the 23rd of November 2022, EuroCham attended the 9th annual Indonesia Economic Forum’s panel discussion on, “G20 & ASEAN: Impact on Business, with Chambers of Commerce in Indonesia”, held in Jakarta. Amidst the confines of an attractive venue and interesting lineup of panelists, the event provided attendees with fruitful insights and discussion on the impact of the G20 & ASEAN on Indonesia’s business climate.

The highlight of the event was a keynote speech and presentation from Thomas Lembong, the former Indonesian Trade Minister and former Head of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board who highlighted key opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Indonesia.

This keynote was followed by a discussion with the keynote speaker and business leaders attending, which included Lin Neumann, the Managing Director of AmCham, Shoeb Kagda, the Chairman of SingCham, Connie Ang, EuroCham’s representative and CEO of Danone Indonesia, and Poonam Sagar, Chairperson of Indonesia India Business forum.