2 min read – The 5-million $ contract miss – Learn from my mistake – So you can avoid it – Back in the early 2010s, I was a young sales manager based in France. I was tasked with exporting high-tech critical equipment to China. It was an exhilarating role, selling multimillion-dollar machinery to industrial giants. For over six months, […]
3 min read – Make Mining Clean At Last – Stop The Leakage of Toxic Waste – Use Advanced Filter Press Technology – Indonesia’s mining industry is a cornerstone of the national economy, powering growth through exports of key commodities like nickel, coal, copper, gold, and tin. As the world’s leading nickel producer (accounting for over 60% of global […]
2,5 min read Mark Your 2026 Calendar Business Events Indonesia As Indonesia continues to solidify its position as a powerhouse in Southeast Asia’s industrial landscape, 2026 promises a lineup of pivotal events focused on sectors like mining, metals, minerals, technology, automotive, energy, process engineering, and manufacturing. These exhibitions, conferences, and fairs offer unparalleled networking, innovation showcases, and […]
1,5 min read – Cintasia is about to enter its 5th year – Unveiling the origin of our logo – A blossoming vision – In the vibrant intersection of European heritage and Southeast Asian dynamism lies CINTASIA, a consulting firm dedicated to bridging industrial and technological worlds. Founded in 2022 with entities in France and Indonesia, Cintasia empowers manufacturers and […]
4 min read – What to Expect in 2026 – Happy New Year! As we welcome the start of 2026, we extend our warmest wishes for a successful and fulfilling year ahead. Explore our curated insights for 2026, focusing on: – Indonesia’s political, economic, and business trends. – Cintasia’s activities and upcoming projects. But before, here is a […]
2,5 min read – 2025 in Review – Cintasia’s Xmas Wrap-Up – As the holiday season arrives and Michael Bublé’s Christmas tunes fill the air once again, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on an eventful 2025. It’s been a year of meaningful connections, industry insights, and steady progress in supporting our clients’ growth in Indonesia’s dynamic market. […]
< 1 min read – What do Business and Love have in common? The answer lies in one word : Friendship Without friendship, neither business nor love can go far nor last long. Yesterday evening, in Jakarta, the Indonesia-France friendship association (INAFRA) celebrated its 7th anniversary. We had the honor and pleasure of being invited. What an incredible Indonesian hospitality! […]
2 min read – Technology Learning Trip to China – Yes, to China, not to the USA nor Europe – Read why below – We all know about the miracle of the Chinese economy in the last 30 years. We also all know that it started with mastering the art of copycat. One of the strategies consisted in sending people […]
1 min read – According to this Visual Capitalist drawing, The electricity generated by renewable energies is about 29% of all electricity generated in the world. Renewable means : wind, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal. Means about 70% of the electricity worldwide is generated by mainly Oil, Gas, Coal. It means a global split is 70%-30%. Some other and more recent sources show […]
1,5 min read – Opportunity in Diversity – ASEAN by the Numbers – What the Data Reveals This macroeconomic snapshot of Southeast Asia highlights striking contrasts across the region. Below is a country-by-country breakdown of key strengths and weaknesses based on : ➡️ GDP size ➡️ Population ➡️ GDP per capita ➡️ Military spending ➡️ Education spending Indonesia ✅ Largest […]