2 min read – Why Indonesia is Called Indonesia – Colonial Invention – Nationalist Pride – Indonesia, meaning “islands of India” in ancient Greek, is not a native or colonial name chosen by the Dutch. It was coined in the mid-19th century by two Britons: linguist George Windsor Earl and Scottish jurist James Richardson Logan. In 1850, they proposed it […]
1 min read – The Indonesian Mining sector is buzzing with energy! After the excitement of Indonesia Miner and MetConnex last month, Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference 2026 (ICM2026) kicks off today. And the vibe is electric! Join me tomorrow morning at the mini-stage. I’ll present CHOQUENET. Register here https://lnkd.in/gFphXCGr (the access to the mini-stage is free) Come discover who we […]
2 min read – Turning an ice-cold meeting Into a promising business – The cultural effect Two years ago, we helped a European industrial OEM explore the ASEAN market and find strong partners in Indonesia, our specialty. We organized a 3-day series of face-to-face meetings. One meeting, however, stood out. It started terribly cold and tense… but ended with genuine […]
1,5 min read – Indonesia’s Energy Resilience – Shines Amid Global Turbulence – As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate with the ongoing conflict involving Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, many nations face : – surging energy prices – supply shortages – economic strain Yet Indonesia stands out as a pillar of stability. According to J.P. […]
0,5 min read – METCONNEX DAY 3 – COME VISIT US – BOOTH AS2 – Insightful event at MetConnex. From the meaningful conversations we have, we can see that the Indonesian Mining sector is alive and booming. Come and discover the Choquenet filtration technology. Choquenet is a 100-year-old French industrial company. Solid-liquid separation of mining slurry, tailings, mud, concentrates, etc. […]
2 min read – Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law – Why Compliance Can’t Wait – The Time to Act is Now – Indonesia’s digital economy continues to grow rapidly, making personal data protection more important than ever. On 17 October 2022, the government enacted Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP), the country’s first comprehensive national […]
2 min read – Sulfur Prices & Iran Conflict – The Gold of the Devil And its Blue Fire Since February 2026, global sulfur prices have surged more than 40% to around USD 600 per metric ton following the outbreak of war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Middle East accounts for nearly half of […]
2 min read – Djakarta Mining Club Event – Secondary Exploration of Bauxite, Nickel and Tin – Last week, the Secretariat Djakarta Mining Club held its 13th anniversary at the Hotel Dharmawangsa, Jakarta. As usual, the event was lovely, insightful and beautifully organised. I especially liked the presentation of Mr (STJ) Budi Santoso, Director of Mineral Resources Planning Management (Mining […]
0,5 min read – Come Meet Choquenet in Jakarta – At MetConnex 2026 – On 12 & 13 May – We are thrilled to announce that CHOQUENET will be participating in MetConnex 2026 Indonesia’s biggest Metallurgy & Mining Exhibition and Conference. MetConnex brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to drive sustainable growth and technological advancement in the mining and […]
1,5 min read – Indonesia’s Oil Story – Stable Pump Prices – Amid Global Chaos – In recent weeks, global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as conflict in the Middle East raised fears over the Strait of Hormuz. Yet at Indonesian gas stations, fuel prices have remained stable. The government deliberately chose to subsidize fuel and protect consumers. […]