2021 Hanover Trade Fair goes online
As this year s partner country, Indonesia has pinned a lot of hopes on showcasing its industry potential and attracting investors.
Arif Havas Oegroseno, Indonesia s ambassador to Germany, told DW that by participating in the fair, the country expects to win a sizable investment. There will be an investment booth, a place where people could find more about investing in Indonesia with assistance from BKPM (the Indonesian Investment Board), said Havas. Making Indonesia 4.0
Speaking at the opening of the trade fair, Indonesian President Widodo said the transformation of technology which is the main theme of the fair is increasingly important.
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Mr Jokowi s latest remarks perhaps reflected the country s longstanding dilemma of welcoming foreign capital while resisting foreign domination.PHOTO: REUTERS
PublishedMar 11, 2021, 7:30 pm SGT
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