Japan-South Korea Pledges IDR 574T Investment for Indonesia

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has secured investment commitments totaling IDR 574 trillion from Japan and South Korea amid global geopolitical uncertainty. This figure is the result of the President's productive visits to both countries, aimed at bolstering strategic economic cooperation.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, stated on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, that investment commitments from South Korea reached 10.2 billion USD (approximately IDR 173 trillion). Meanwhile, commitments from Japan reached 23.6 billion USD (approximately IDR 401 trillion).

"This means the President's visits to these two countries have resulted in investment commitments of IDR 574 trillion. This is a very significant figure because, in this uncertain geopolitical situation, Indonesia remains an attraction for investors," he said.

These investments do not only focus on conventional sectors but are shifting toward sustainable, technology-based future industries. These include green energy and energy transition projects such as solar power, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy.

Furthermore, the cooperation covers the strengthening of industry and manufacturing, including steel, batteries, and eco-friendly transportation. The digital sector and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are also part of the agreed investments, aligning with Indonesia's push for a tech-based economic transformation.

The government also highlighted the importance of industrial downstreaming as part of a strategy to increase domestic added value. Investment in this sector is expected to strengthen the national supply chain, including the development of the battery and electric vehicle industries.

Amid global dynamics, national stability is considered a key factor in maintaining investor confidence in Indonesia. "We are always able to maintain peace and stability in Indonesia. That is the primary capital for any investment that represents a long-term commitment to Indonesia. This is also recognized by all of them," Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Rosan Roeslani, conveyed on the same occasion.

With a combination of domestic stability and an investment direction increasingly oriented toward green and technology sectors, the government is optimistic that investment realization will continue to rise and provide a significant impact on national economic growth.