The Indonesia International Motor Show 2014 at Jakarta International Expo featured 36 automotive brands.
The theme this year was 'Smart and Safe Mobility' as it exhibited environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient and affordable vehicles.
Nissan Motor Corporation showcased a lineup of new products across all three brands including Infiniti, Nissan, and Datsun, giving Indonesian customers a wider range of choices.
Takao Katagiri, Executive Vice President, Japan, Asia and Oceania Business, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., said, "Indonesia plays critical roll in achieving this mid-term business plan."
The new Datsun GO PANCA hatchback announces start of its sales in addition to the GO Plus model which already sold more than 6,400 units since last May by reaching 17.2% market share in the LCGC segment.
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Steve Adrianto, President Director, PT Nissan Motor Indonesia, said, "GO Plus is the first LCGC with 3 row - very suitable for Indonesian market. We localized this car in Indonesia, started with around 50 per cent local contents, but going up to 80 to 90 per cent of local contents."
Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) Program is initiated by the Indonesian local government aiming to boost domestic vehicles production and encourage the delivery of accessible, eco-friendly cars.
Indonesia became the largest automotive market in ASEAN region with more than 15 per cent growth a year, much higher than the increase of GDP, and reached 1 million unites of Total Industry Volume in 2012.
Nissan contributes to this growth by operating two manufacturing plants in Indonesia, with current annual production capacity at 175,000 units and will expands to 250,000, aiming the increasing market demands and improve the manufacturing and localization in Indonesia.
Yasuo Ohsugi, Vide President, PT Nissan Motor Indonesia, said, "Nissan's LCGC was realized by the Indonesian local staff. We have only 18 Japanese staff in Nissan Motor Indonesia devoting themselves to support 3,000 Indonesian local employees. We are local centric company. There are many departments in manufacturing, such as production, development or purchase but each positions works cross functionally. I think this is the specialty and strong point of NIssan's manufacturing."
On September 25, the annual General meeting of Catch Asia-Media Network was held in Tokyo.
Catch Asia-Media Network is constituted by media representatives from eight countries. It aims to introduce top technology, progressive service and the substance of modern smart society.
Organizer of Catch Asia-Media Network, Mitsubishi Research Institute introduced the substance of Catch Asia-Media Network whose main purpose is utilizing Japanese experience to develop modern society in ASEAN and India.
From India, Asian News International introduced the current political and economic situation in India and the pro-active approach of newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi in inviting foreign investment in the country.
He highlighted the recent meeting of Mr. Modi with Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Abe and their future plans to promote foreign investment.
Ravi Khandelwal, Representative, Asian News International (ANI), said, "I think this is the third year of our meeting here, and we can see the number of partners growing every year. This is a very positive sign. The Japanese Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister, those who have a very historical ties."
Indonesia's Jakarta Post Digital also introduced rapid progress of Indonesian economy and message from new President Joko Widodo.
Jakarta Post Digital delivers news article. It will progress to deliver audio visual news clips.
Budi Putra of Jakarta Post Digital said, "Japanese investment in Indonesia is already undergoing, and so many projects now. Indonesia just have a very democratic presidential election, Mr. Joko Widodo."
Radio Television Malaysia introduces 2 times broadcasting of news clip in morning and afternoon. Big concerning of Malaysian people is health and beauty symbolizing maturing society.
Suhana Suratman of Radio Television Malaysia said, "Malaysian people like to watch Japanese history, the lifestyle, the natural disaster, how Japan already actually handled with. So we advice any of the companies who are interested in participate to associate your product with the program."
Thailand has stable situation after confusion of politics.
MCOT TV introduced digitalization of terrestrial broadcasting will be completed by January next year. 30 minutes program will be prepared for Catch Asia-Media Network.
Worrapol Phutjoye of MCOT Public Company Limited said, "I had no idea there will be a lot of audiences. so exciting." "Asian countries are heading on to DTV, Digital Terrestrial TV."
From Vietnam national television VTV introduced program plan on Saturday and Sunday prime time.
Vietnam and Japan have strong bilateral ties. Through this program VTV will investigate most appropriate technology and service for them.
Ngo Trong Khanh of Vietnam national television VTV said, "The production purposes is to bring Vietnamese viewers about the ideas and initiatives with experiences of Japanese people on the county development in the fields of economy, culture and society."
Cambodia's national television TVK introduced the launch of mega shopping mall AEON in Phnom Penh, the symbol of social modernization.
Tauch Nairoth of Cambodia's national television TVK said, "Many activities that Japan has supporting to Cambodia." "This is on occasion of inauguration of the AEON Mall, visited over by Samdech Hun Sen, the prime minister of Cambodia."
Lao Television Nationale Lao participated and introduced its broadcasting in the evening main News program.
It is ranked as representative news to introduce important current affairs of Lao.
Bounleuamh Souvankham of Television Nationale LAO said, "Lao National Television, we need more episodes related to agriculture, agricultural sciences and how to make good agricultural products. Environment management and protection, science and technology."
Every presenter and Japanese audience shared importance of Catch Asia-Media Network activity and confirmed future progress.
Currently, 35 Japanese companies and organizations provide their informations which are useful for ASEAN and India.
Based on this information audio visual news clip is produced and broadcasted on 47 TV channels and delivered to more than 20 websites. Also news article is delivered.
