| THE TROPICAL ALPINE NEWSLETTER |
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| The Quarterly Newsletter of SwissCham Indonesia - Q1 2022 |
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| Dear SwissCham valued members, Happy Ramadhan to our Muslim members and readers, and Happy Spring to our friends in Switzerland!
There are many wonderful traditions to mark Ramadhan in Indonesia. Hopefully, you will be able to enjoy this time with family, friends, and colleagues this year.
Even though we are still in the first quarter of 2022, we have seen many exciting highlights and activities as featured in the newsletter, and we are confident that this will continue well into the year.
In this issue, we will cover the important achievement of Switzerland being in the top 10 largest investors in Indonesia, the Young Professional Agreement coming into force, notable chamber activities, and other valuable updates from our members.
We hope you find the newsletter informative - happy reading! Sincerely,
Chris Bendl Chairman of SwissCham Indonesia
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Switzerland, as the only one of two European Countries, successfully made it to Indonesia’s Top 10 Foreign Investors’ List in 2021 - according to the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). |
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| Young Professionals Exchange Agreement Signing |
| Indonesia and Switzerland officially signed the Agreement on the Exchange of Young Professionals (YP Agreement) at the Federal Palace, Bern, Switzerland, on Tuesday, 30 November 2021.
The Young Professionals Exchange enables 50 to 100 young nationals from Switzerland and Indonesia to work in respective countries for a limited period of time in their professional field. This will benefit both countries in improving work skills and increasing the availability of market access for Indonesian workers in Switzerland and vice versa.
More information regarding the admission procedure and the precise requirements as well as the official application form and a standard employment contract can be found here. |
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| Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETC) |
| On 24 February, Switzerland and Indonesia held the 9th Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETC) led by Ambassador N. Swajaya, Director General of America and Europe of Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Fabienne Wassermann, Head of Bilateral Economic Relations Asia/Oceania of the SECO. SwissCham Chairman, Chris Bendl, participated as a delegate for Swiss private sectors representing the voice of SwissCham Indonesia members.
JETC is a regular bilateral consultation mechanism on the economy and trade that has been ongoing since 2010. The 9th Joint Meeting discussed bilateral economic relations, development cooperation, legal economic framework, including the implementation of Indonesia - EFTA CEPA, as well as opportunities for the Swiss private sector in Indonesia.
Original source from Kemlu can be found here.
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| Winners from Indonesia - SwissCham Singapore DX Awards 2021 |
| Among other applicants from Indonesia, Speedwork and Project Child Indonesia have the honor to take home the prestigious Digital Transformation (DX) Award 2021 organised by SwissCham Singapore in collaboration with Deloitte.
They impressed the jury group with their pitch presentations — and it's been a pride journey for them to receive the DX award 2021:
1. Speedwork - Business Services category 2. Project Child Indonesia - Special recognition for NGO On 29th March, SwissCham Indonesia met with the two winners to congratulate them and physically presented the DX Award 2021 trophies on behalf of SwissCham Singapore. |
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| Supporting 1000 Days Fund for a Good Cause |
| In support of the Indonesian government’s national strategy to eradicate stunting, SwissCham has engaged 1000 Days Fund since August 2020, a non-profit organisation that provides healthcare in Indonesia’s rural areas.
To date, SwissCham has contributed over Rp. 200 million, presented on three separate occasions. The most recent and largest contribution amounting Rp. 130 million, was presented during a golf fundraising event with more than 100 golfers in attendance.
To read more, click here. |
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| Dialogue Forum and MoU Signing with The Ministry of Investment/BKPM |
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On March 10, SwissCham Indonesia and Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) signed a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) to strengthen the investment and business cooperation between Indonesia and Switzerland. The collaboration aims to support global economic recovery and contributes to the Indonesian government’s efforts in advancing economic growth by improving the mutually beneficial investment climate between the Government of Indonesia and partners, one of which through encouraging discussions related to investment policies, the flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and knowledge transfer.
Following the MoU Signing Ceremony, we hosted a Panel Discussion on the theme “Strengthening Economic Resilience: A Collaborative Framework to Support Ease of Doing Business, Sustainable Innovation, and Investment” with notable panelists from SwissCham members; Novartis, Nestle, Ministry of Investment/BKPM, KADIN, and HPP a member of Baker and Mckenzie International. |
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| First Batch of SwissCham TVET Internship: Endress+Hauser Interns Welcoming Ceremony |
| On 1st of March, SwissCham Indonesia and Swisscontact - Skills for Competitiveness Program (S4C) welcomed 2 interns (Fery Andika from Metal Industry Polytechnic of Morowali and Irfandy from Bantaeng Manufacturing Industry) who are part of SwissCham TVET Internship at Endress+Hauser Indonesia.
Aimed to improve the quality and organization of internships and to ensure that they are effective and beneficial to all stakeholders involved.
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| Featured Article by Member (Integrity Asia) |
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| How Digital Forensics Can Uncover Fraud at Your Organization |
| Internet and information technology tools pervade all parts of life, enabling people to interact, network, access information, and learn in new, better, and faster ways. However, technology is a double-edged sword. It gives convenience but also opens more doors for criminals to commit any form of fraud, such as financial fraud, asset theft, tax evasion, and data fraud, just to name a few.
Organizations should utilize relevant technology to collect all available and related digital supporting evidence to prove that fraud has been committed.
To read more, click here. |
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| On March 23rd SwissCham’s Chairman and secretariat team welcomed the Director of Don Bosco, Ephrem Santos at SwissCham office in MCC Tower discussing how to best contribute and participate actively in the chamber while also networking with other members.
Balai Latihan Kerja - BLK Don Bosco is a Non-Formal Skills Training Center (TVET) managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco. It is open to the public and located in two places: Tangerang and Sumba Island. It offers standard and custom-made courses in various competencies. It is a member of Don Bosco Tech ASEAN, a network of 36 Don Bosco TVET Centers spread out in 8 ASEAN Countries.
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| Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 120,000 farmers in 15 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™️ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.
Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 82 countries and has over 13'900 employees. Nespresso Indonesia launched in 2019 with its first Flagship Boutique in Plaza Indonesia. Today Nespresso operates 21 stores across 6 cities with a second Flagship Boutique at Pondok Indah Mall 3.
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| Digital Release of The Time Place Magazine #81 |
| Time International has release the Time Place Magazine #81.
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| Sampoerna | World Water Day: How Our Member Preserve Clean Water? |
| PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna) has consistently contributed to water conservation by being responsible for the use and management of water in all of its production facilities. Its excellence in good clean water management has been proven by receiving the first Alliance of Water Stewardship (AWS) certification in Indonesia.
To read more, click here. |
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| Roche Indonesia Expands The ECHO Telemonitoring to Pediatric Community |
| Roche Indonesia together with the Indonesia Ministry of Health, and the National Cancer Center (Dharmais Cancer Hospital) are expanding the scope of the Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) telementoring training to the Indonesian pediatric community. This aims to improve access and quality of pediatric cancer management in Indonesia and to support the acceleration of the development of a national cancer network. Project ECHO, which has been launched since December 16, 2020, is planned to reach 110 hospitals by 2024.
To read more, click here. |
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| Endress+Hauser Won a Total of 27 Awards in The 2022 Readers’ Control Choice Awards |
| In the annual Readers’ Choice Awards from Control, Endress Hauser is voted as 1 in 5 different product categories and also received recognition in 22 additional categories for competence in flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical instrumentation.
To read more, click here. |
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| Firmenich Indonesia as Leading Company in Gender Equality |
| Firmenich Indonesia successfully upgraded its EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) certification for gender equality in the workplace to the next level: "Move" status. Only two pride companies in Indonesia currently have this global certification.
To read more, click here. |
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| Indesso Receiving The Indonesian Green Label Gold Certification from the GPCI |
| Indesso is moving forward to eco-friendly ways to produce vanillin, proven by receiving the Indonesian Green Label Gold Certification from the Green Product Council Indonesia for 2 vanillin products (958 and 9581). The vanillin ex-eugenol is produced from clove oil, a flavoring ingredient in the food industry that is environmentally safe.
To read more, click here. |
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| MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Indonesia Received Double Awards from IPCTPK |
| MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Indonesia was awarded by IPCTPK as the Top Shipping Line Ocean Going and the Biggest Vessel in History by carrying the most empty containers for Indonesia. MV MSC Tianshin was docked at Terminal 3 IPC Container Terminal and planned that nearly 2,000 40-foot empty containers will be unloaded from the ship to help overcome the container shortage crisis in increasing Indonesia logistics productivity.
To read more, click here. |
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| Sygenta Signed Several Agreements with The Regional Government of Indonesia |
| On February 22, Syngenta participated in the signing of the Regional Government Cooperation Agreement with Third Parties (KSDPK) for Konawe Selatan Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. This agreement is part of an inter-regional cooperation program in Southeast Sulawesi, supported by the Government of Canada through the NSLIC/NSLRED (National Support for Local Investment Climates/National Support for Enhancing Local and Regional Economic Development) initiative that aims at creating equitable resilient local socio-economic development. In this collaboration, Syngenta supports the development of chili commodities for a prominent local farmer group, LM3 Al Irsyad, which consists of approximately 100 farmers.
To read more, click here.
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| There is no requirement of showing vaccines certificate, COVID-19 negative test result or quarantine at present for entering Switzerland. Travelers also do not have to fill out an entry (passenger locator) form.
Note that the airline or long-distance bus company can nevertheless demand a test on boarding. For this reason travelers should find out directly from the airline or long-distance bus company what certain rules apply.
If there are any countries or areas subsequently listed with a variant virus of concern, the people from that origin must observe the health-related measures at the border.
More information regarding the entry informations and updates to Switzerland can be found here.
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| Indonesia is now open to international tourists. Foreign travelers must show a negative RT-PCR test result in the country or region of origin in which samples were taken within a maximum period of 2 x 24 hours before the departure time.
All international travelers (Indonesian citizen and Foreign citizen) are required to quarantine with the following categories: - Quarantine period 5 x 24 hours for those who have not been vaccinated or have received the first dose of vaccination.
- Quarantine period for minors under 18 years or required exceptional protection is followed by the provisions of the parents/legal guardians/travel companions.
*The Information is based on the National COVID-19 Task Force Circular Note No. 15/2022 updated on 23 March 2022
More information regarding the Visa, COVID-19 Vaccination Card & Registration, e-HAC, and other important travel regulations in Indonesia can be found here.
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| Chamber Activities Report |
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| Indonesia Carbon Tax Webinar |
| In conjunction with the Carbon Tax provision in Law on Harmonized Taxation (UU HPP) coming into effect on 1 April 2022, SwissCham Indonesia’s Fiscal, Customs, and Excise Sectoral Group organized a Indonesia Carbon Tax webinar on 28 March 2022, attended by over 100 participants. Ralph Van Doorn from World Bank, Aldilla Suwana and Fransiscus Rodyanto from SSEK Law Firm provided comprehensive and interesting insights both on the global and Indonesia context in order to prepare for the future implementation of the carbon tax. |
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| Driving into 2025: The Future of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia |
| On 24 February, SwissCham Indonesia’s Sustainability and Innovation Sectoral Group presented a webinar on “Driving into 2025: The Future of Electric Vehicles EVs) in Indonesia” moderated by Iwan Santoso from Harian Kompas. Together with the prominent speakers, Herlangga Arisanto, a Technical Promotion and Design Manager of ABB, our member, and Yedi Sondy, a Director & CEO of WM Motor Asia Pacific — our member and colleagues explored and envisioned the impact of the EV industry on companies, environment, and related change in regulations.
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| Pajak Natura or Benefit in Kind (BIK) as Part of The Harmonization of Tax Regulation (HPP) |
| On 23 February, SwissCham Indonesia’s Human Capital Development Sectoral Group held a HR Talk titled “Pajak Natura or Benefit in Kind (BIK) as Part of The Harmonization of Tax Regulation (HPP). Roy Sidharta Tedja, a Tax Partner of Deloitte Touche Solutions, shared his expertise regarding the introductory guidance on which BIKs are taxable and non-taxable, the calculation scheme and many other important items that help our members implement the best tax practice in their company. |
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| Discussion on Constitutional Court Decision 91/2020 and Its Potential Impact on Investment in Indonesia |
| On 27 January, SwissCham Indonesia’s Fiscal Custom and Excise Sectoral Group held a webinar on “Discussion on Constitutional Court Decision 91/2020 and Its Potential Impact on Investment in Indonesia”. Diyah Sasanti, Commissioner of PT Indesso Primatama, shared key points, issues, and the latest updates of the regulations in order to prepare our members and colleagues as business leaders to adjust their company’s actions or policies.
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| SwissCham TVET Kick-off and Leadership Talkshow: Creating Leaders from Within |
| On 20 January, SwissCham Indonesia held the Joint Leadership Talk between Ease of Doing Business and Human Capital Development Sectoral Group. The speakers came from our leading Swiss companies members operating in Indonesia: Henry Chia, a President Director of Endress+Hauser and Khalid Ibrahim, a President Director of Novartis. The webinar provided information on how to build organizational resilience by providing effective and creative tools to empower employees. |
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Follow our social media on LinkedIn and Instagram for more information on our chamber’s activities and on how to become a member. Visit our website or contact us for more details about memberships. Below are four simple steps to be part of SwissCham Indonesia and the Swiss Ecosystem community at large! |
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Contact Secretariat SwisCham Indonesia P: (021) 3971 9523. W: www.swisscham.or.id |
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