IN MEMORIAM - Stefaan Debacker (PT Basicraft)

In de ochtend van December 31, 2013 heeft een hartaanval  ons Stefaan Debacker (Managing Director PT Basicraft - Semarang Indonesia) ontnomen.

In the early morning of December 31st, 2013 a heart attack suddenly took Stefaan Debacker (Managing Director of PT Basicraft - Semarang Indonesia) away from us. 

Laureaat van het Prins Albert Fund (1999), hij ontving net in Juni 2013 op de Belgische Ambassade in Jakarta benoeming als "Adviseur in Economische  Diplomatie" voor een periode van 4 jaar .

Laureat of the Prince Albert Fund (1999), he was just named in June 2013 Economic Diplomacy Advisor to the Belgian Embassy in Jakarta Onze gedachten gaan naar Tina en familie als steun in deze moeilijke periode.

Our thoughts are with Tina and family as moral support in these difficult times.

Reeds lange tijd woonachtig in Indonesia had Stefaan een vaste plaats in de Belgische gemeenschap in Jakarta en Semarang en zijn nagedachtenis blijft vooraltijd in ons hart.

Long time resident in Indonesia, Stefaan was an active member in the Belgian community in Jakarta and Semarang and he will be in our hearts for always.

Vaarwel, bestevriend. Farewell, dear friend.

P.E.E. Wouters

Randolph Wintgens

EVENTS - CHARITY - Belgian WIC Charity presale - 2012, Nov 27

EVENTS - BLIC News - WIC Charity Event Nov 27, 2012

Dear friends

You may be interested to attend the upcoming WIC Charity event to be held on 27 November 2012 at the Belgian Residence.

Please see the attachments herewith.  Please note reservation / acceptance required or no entry.

Best regards

Randolph Wintgens

PUBLICATIONS - EMBASSY - New Newsletter No 1

Dutch http://www.diplomatie.be/jakartanl/default.asp?id=47&mnu=47 
French http://www.diplomatie.be/jakartafr/default.asp?id=45&mnu=45 
English http://www.diplomatie.be/jakarta/default.asp?id=43&mnu=43

2012 Viw Embassy Newsletter 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR - New Years' Greetings from BLIC

Dear friends

2011 was a good BLIC year. Thank you for your BLIC support!

We held seven regular events plus a Belgium National Day dinner, a memorable football game and one golf tournament.

And our recent and well attended Christmas Dinner, enhanced by fine food and generously donated door prizes by some of our members, turned out to be a very joyous evening.

I also wish to thank Ambassador Tanghe and the Embassy staff for their support over this past year.

My best wishes to all of you for a happy New Year 2012! Looking forward to seeing you again in big numbers at the upcoming BLIC events in 2012.

Best regards

Randolph Wintgens

ECONOMY - Seminar Flanders Investment and Trade (Indonesian Embassy Brussels - June 2011)

The Ambassador presented Indonesia's vast potentials in investment and trade sectors before Belgium's business leaders at a seminar on investment and trade that was hosted by Flanders Investment and Trade, Brussels, 8 June 2011.

During the presentation, Ambassador Arif Havas Oegroseno highlighted the rallying Indonesia's economic performance since the Asian financial crisis in 1998. He also pointed out Indonesia's resilient economy during the financial burst in 2006-2007 that was supported by the strength of Indonesia's domestic market, which in turn provides vast opportunities and potentials that need to be tapped.(source - pictures hereunder)

PERSONALS - VACANCY - JOB OFFER - Flanders Investment and Trade FIT (closing July 27, 2011)

Embassy of Belgium Flanders Investment and Trade

Advertised: 08-07-11 | Closing Date: 07-08-11

Embassy of Belgium, Economic & Commercial Attaché for Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia in Jakarta is recruiting a Commercial Assistant.

The main task is to assist Belgian companies wanting to export goods and services to Indonesia. More information is available on www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com.

Commercial Assistant
(Jakarta Raya)

(more info hereunder)

RESEARCH - Visit of Dr Noel B. Salazar - research

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Dr. Noel B. Salazar is visiting  Indonesia in order to conduct an international research related to migration and tourism of Belgian people who are living and working in Indonesia.  The research is supported by the Vlaams Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (1.2.210.09.N.00) and the Directoraat-generaal Onderzoek vand e Europese Commissie (PIRG03-GA-2008-230892).

The very erudite Dr Salazar (left on the picture) had an interesting and revealing meeting yesterday Monday July 4th with Arnaud Lion (counselor at the Belgian Embassy in Indonesia- right on the picture) at the Belgian Diplomatic Mission .  What are the reasons for Belgians to settle down in Indonesia, how long do they usually stay, what is their profile, what are their problems, are they successful integrating and making business.  

To-the-point questions that showed academic and human insight from the Doctor that were addressed in a knowledgeable and open way by Arnaud Lion, who proved to be well versed in not only managing the bureaucratic hurdles, but also in assisting the 'in-the-field' experiences, challenges and problems of the Belgian citizens in Indonesia.  

The overall picture being positive and mostly leading to 'long stayers', it is clear that both Indonesian and Belgian people and authorities are - notwithstanding  some administrative barriers - able to 'speak the same language' and develop a beneficial and durable cooperation.

Dr Salazar still has some time for interviews with Belgian people living in Indonesia (or Indonesian people that are able to look back on a Belgian experience) that are willing to share insights and observations.  All our little bits of information will help him draw the 'big picture' of what  most certainly will be a remarkable report.

 Dr Salazar will also visit Yogjakarta and Bali.  Would you be able to spare the time, then do not hesitate to get in contact with him or with the webmaster.  An interesting, challenging talk / interview will be your reward.  Contact details in the original posting or through the contact page of the blog.  For the pics also visit the photo gallery.

EMBASSY - CONSULATE - Schengen visa - new regulation as of Sept 1, 2011

ATTENTION !

As of 1st September, 2011, all applications for Schengen visas will be handled by the Netherlands Embassy.
Last date of application at the Embassy of Belgium : Thu 11 August, 2011.

Website Netherlands Embassy : http://indonesie.nlambassade.org/Appointment online Netherlands Embassy : http://jakarta.embassytools.com/

AMBASSADE - EMBASSY - Opening hours

Opening hours Mon - Thu :  08h30 - 16h30 Fri             :  08h30 - 14h30 Consular Section: Monday - Thursday :New regulation for visa application : upon appointment only ! Please call 021-316.20.30 for an appointment Passport application : 08h.30 - 12h30 and 13h30 - 14h30 (or upon appointment) Legalisation : 08h30 - 12h30 (or upon appointment) Friday : upon appointment only Source : http://www.diplomatie.be/jakarta/default.asp (check for latest changes)

AMBASSADE - EMBASSY - New Year-closing

On Friday December 31st, 2010 the Embassy will be open - as usual on Fridays - on appointment only.

On Monday January 3rd, 2010 the Embassy will be closed.


The official holidays for the Embassy in Indonesia for the year 2011 are announced hereunder.

USEFUL ADDRESS - BELANGRIJKE ADRESSEN

Belgian Embassy  - Consulate in Indonesia

Belgian Embassy Jakarta (official website)

Embassy Belgium Jakarta - Deutsche Bank Building, 16th Floor Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 80, Menteng, Jakarta 10310, Indonesia Phone : +62-21 316-2030 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +62-21 316-2030      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax : +62-21 316-2035 Email : jakarta@diplobel.fed.be

 

Trade Missions in Indonesia

FIT – Flanders Investment and Trade Indonesia (official website)

Flemish Economic Representation = c/o Embassy of Belgium - Deutsche Bank Building, 16th floor - 80, Jalan Iman Bonjol - 10310 Jakarta, Indonesia  Phone  +62-21 316 2036 Fax  +62-21 316 2038    Email jakarta@fitagency.com

Business Clubs Indonesia

BLIC - Belgian Luxemburg Indonesia Club

INA – Indonesian-Netherlands Association / Indonesian Benelux Chamber of Commerce

EUROCHAM Indonesia – European Business Chamber of Commerce Indonesia

Interesting websites