Inp.polri.go.id - Gresik. Indonesia presented several strategic projects to Japan during the Indonesia-Japan Investment Forum (IJIF) 2026, ranging from tin downstreaming at JIIPE Gresik, East Java, to the Giant Sea Wall (GSW) project.
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Maria Renata Hutagalung, said on Tuesday (26/5/2026) that both countries are seeking greener and more resilient growth engines. Japan, already Indonesia’s fifth-largest investor, has created over 278,000 jobs and continues to support industrial downstreaming and energy transition.
Indonesia also offered the Batang Industropolis SEZ in Central Java, focusing on high-tech industries such as electric vehicles, data centers, and advanced manufacturing. Another highlight was the Grobogan biomass energy project, converting corn waste into renewable energy, with Japanese giant Kobelco showing interest, according to antaranews.com.
Japan’s FDI in Indonesia reached USD 18.1 billion between 2021 and Q1 2026, with annual growth averaging 13.2%. However, 94% of projects remain concentrated in Java, prompting Indonesia to encourage expansion beyond the island.
IJIF 2026 produced concrete commitments, including Letters of Intent from Pongamia Co., Ltd for renewable biodiesel and bioavtur projects, and Onoda Inc. for manufacturing ultrasonic gas meters to support Indonesia’s household gas network expansion.
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