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Business Network International (BNI) Indonesia, the world's leading business referral organization, held the BNI Indonesia National Conference 2024 (Photo : BNI) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : Business Network International (BNI) Indonesia, the world's leading business referral organization, held the BNI Indonesia National Conference 2024, Thursday (15/8/2024) at Sutera Hall, Alam Sutera Mall Jalan Jalan Sutera Bar No. 16, Tangerang City, Banten.

Attended by more than 1,000 business people including around 100 delegates from business owners, CEOs and company directors from abroad, this conference is the most prestigious business conference this year.

Overseas delegations include Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, China, Japan, the United States (US), India.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday (15/08/24), The members were enthusiastic about attending in order to build networking with Indonesian business people who were fellow BNI members. Indonesia has become BNI's global concern since 2022, experiencing growth of more than 300 percent, the highest among 80 countries.

Present to give a keynote speech were Global Growth Mentor Mac Srinivasan, BNI Malaysia National Director Marcus Hwang, together with the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno.

Meanwhile, in the Panel Talk session "Fostering Success through Collaborations & Co-creations" were present Sophine Kirana (Puteri Indonesia Environment 2024), Eddy Sugiri (National Director of BNI Indonesia), Mac Srinivasan (Global Growth Mentor) and Tommy Wattimena (President Director of Great Giant Foods).

During the conference there was a networking session that brought together entrepreneurs, as well as an MOU Signing Ceremony for BNI Indonesia, Blu by BCA Digital, and OCBC Indonesia.

Also present were Torch.id, Sribu, Coach Yusman, Mustika Ratu, Clove Research, Halosis. Apart from Eddy Sugiri, other BNI Indonesia National Directors were also present, namely Setio Priyono and Grace Hakim.

They build global collaboration, increase business scale, build business networking, and increase the visibility and credibility of BNI Indonesia, in order to produce globally competitive entrepreneurs, as well as increase contributions to improving the national economy.

According to BNI Indonesia National Director Eddy Sugiri, BNI is a business organization that is woven into a system that is connected to a global business network in 80 countries.

Especially when talking about export products. "So far, it has not been easy for countries to build businesses with other countries, but at BNI we are instantly connected directly to our network in 80 countries because we are in one system. This is something no other organization has.”

Currently, BNI Indonesia has more than 800 members who are business owners from medium to large scale businesses in the cities of Jakarta, Tangerang, Bandung, Surabaya, Bali and Cirebon, and BNI Indonesia is ready to contribute to building the Indonesian economy towards a Golden Indonesia 2045, when It is projected that BNI Indonesia members will be more than 30-40 thousand members.

"Next year we will have 1,300-1,400 members, with member growth last year of more than 400 percent. This is not an ordinary business organization, but has made a huge contribution to the development of national business and encouraged national economic growth.

"This includes when we talk about Golden Indonesia 2045, at which time BNI Indonesia will potentially contribute US$ 150 billion per year from the estimated business turnover of our members of 30 thousand people with a turnover of US$ 5 million for each member," continued Eddy Sugiri.

Regarding the new government under elected President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Eddy believes that the economy will continue to grow, and it is hoped that there will be political stability, security, global economic improvement with tensions in developed countries easing.

"Hopefully challenges such as inefficiency, licensing, facilitating foreign investment can be handled well," he said.

Eddy said, BNI also has a very good global connection effect in terms of encouraging an increase in foreign investment (PMA) in Indonesia, because the weaknesses of PMA include the level of trust which is still weak, as is the case everywhere.

"Through the existence of BNI Indonesia, BNI's friends from outside will be braver to invest capital in Indonesia because there are friends here who will help with permits and increase trust because there are local partners. So BNI is very effective."//VOI

VOInews, Jakarta: The Embassy of Pakistan in Jakarta commemorated Pakistan's 78th Independence Day with traditional fervor in a dignified ceremony attended by a large gathering of the Pakistani diaspora, their families, Indonesian friends, and representatives of both electronic and print media.

The event began with the hoisting of the National Flag by H.E. Ambassador Ameer Khurram Rathore, followed by the reading of messages from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.

In his address, Ambassador Rathore paid tribute to the founding fathers of Pakistan, particularly Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, whose leadership led to the creation of an independent Pakistan on 14 August 1947. He highlighted the achievements of Pakistan over the years and reaffirmed the commitment of the government and people to building a prosperous and progressive nation. The Ambassador also emphasized the importance of stability and growth, in line with the vision of the country's founding leaders.

Ambassador Rathore reiterated Pakistan's commitment to democratic values, the rule of law, and the Islamic way of life as envisioned by its founders. He also expressed unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirming Pakistan's moral, political, and diplomatic backing for their right to self-determination. Additionally, he extended solidarity with the Palestinian people and reiterated Pakistan's support for their just cause.

Addressing Pakistan-Indonesia relations, Ambassador Rathore highlighted the deep-rooted historical ties and shared values between the two nations, tracing back to the days of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and President Sukarno. He expressed satisfaction with the expanding bilateral relations and emphasized the need to explore new areas of cooperation, particularly in trade, defense, culture, and education. The Ambassador also recognized the significant contributions of the Pakistani community in Indonesia, acknowledging their role in strengthening the bonds between the two countries.

As part of the celebrations, the Embassy hosted a small exhibition showcasing the paintings of Mrs. Selim Bibi, an artist of Pakistani-Indonesian heritage. Despite facing severe health challenges in her late seventies, Mrs. Selim Bibi turned to painting as part of her recovery. Her artworks, many reflecting her deep connection to Pakistan, added a poignant and personal touch to the day’s events, resonating well with the attendees.

The ceremony concluded with a sense of pride and unity, reflecting the strong ties between Pakistan and Indonesia, and the shared aspirations of both nations for a prosperous future.

Joint press statement held after the opening ceremony of nowledge Sharing Program on Library Transformation Based on Social Inclusion on Monday 12 August 2024 in Yogyakarta (Photo : NK-VOI)

VOInews, Yogyakarta : Government through the Ministry of State Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs State, and the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia (Perpusnas) and the Colombo Plan again sharing best practices in strengthening the role of public libraries in social development. 

This collective effort is outlined in an activity entitled the Knowledge Sharing Program regarding Library Transformation Based on Social Inclusion (TPBIS) or Knowledge Sharing Program on Library Transformation Based on Social Inclusion. 

National Library Main Secretary Joko Santoso stated that the TPBIS program was initiated by his party is to increase literacy, creativity, and reduce access poverty information.

This year, there were 19 participants from 11 Asia-Pacific countries together with participants from Indonesia, will learn and share experiences regarding TPBIS.

“I welcome the participants who come from various sources countries, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia," he said when opening this year's activities carrying the theme "Leveraging the Role of Public Libraries in Strengthening Local
Community: Best Practices” in Yogyakarta on Monday (12/8/2024).

Last year, the Knowledge Sharing Program about TPBIS was first held in Jakarta and opened on November 13 2023. The activity invited 18 participants from six Colombo Plan member countries and Indonesia. Furthermore, he explained, participants would be accommodated in superior TPBIS villages for feel, experience, and learn directly how TPBIS is implemented.

"We hope this approach will provide richer and more memorable insights, as well strengthen participants' understanding of the importance of libraries in transformation social," he added.

He expressed the hope that South-South cooperation countries could learn lessons and the benefits of this activity are to increase the role of libraries in strengthening inclusive community literacy.  In the coming year, this program is expected to continue and be held in different places.

"Considering the success of the program last year and the implementation of this year's program, We propose that next year the program will continue in Bali," he said.

Head of the Foreign Technical Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of State Secretariat Noviyanti explains the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange between countries.

"We gather here to exchange ideas, share best practices and network collaboration that will help us unlock the library's full potential," She said. 

For her, the continuation of this activity shows collective dedication to improve quality of life of the community and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030.

"The presence of all of us here, indicates our shared dedication to improve quality of life in society," She added.

Noviyanti said that traditionally, libraries are seen as book warehouses and manuscripts, which are quiet, places for solitude and study. But in a fast world in this time, the role of libraries has undergone a profound transformation. 

“Libraries are no longer just passive spaces for storing knowledge, however become a dynamic community center that fosters learning creativity and social cohesion," She added. 

She called for a commitment to a more inclusive and empowering future for libraries use.

“Let's embrace the spirit of cooperation and collaboration and let's commit to transforming our libraries into dynamic, inclusive and impactful institutions", She stressed//VOI