Jakarta, INTI - Indonesia has offered 32 strategic investment projects in the transportation and infrastructure sectors, with a total indicative value of IDR 207.64 trillion, to Japanese investors through a business forum held in Tokyo on August 27–28, 2026.
The Indonesia–Japan Transportation and Infrastructure Business Forum and Business Matching 2026 was jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Tokyo and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs.
The forum aimed to directly connect Indonesian project owners with prospective investors and business partners from Japan, creating opportunities for investment and long-term collaboration.
The event was attended by 50 representatives from 36 Japanese companies and institutions, including Toyota Tsusho, Sumitomo Corporation, Obayashi, Shimizu, Penta-Ocean, Tokyu, JR East, Tokyo Metro, Mitsubishi Electric, Mizuho Bank, SMBC, JICA, and JETRO.
Majority of Projects Feature Operational Assets
The 32 projects were presented by nine Indonesian state-owned and regional-owned enterprises (SOEs and ROEs).
The portfolio includes 12 road and toll road projects, 10 property and residential development projects, and six railway and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects.
The government also presented two port and logistics projects, along with two steel fabrication facility projects.
Around three-quarters of the projects are brownfield projects, covering operational assets, expansion plans, divestment opportunities, and asset recycling initiatives.
With many of the assets already in operation, the projects offer investors established operational track records and revenue histories that can serve as key considerations in investment decisions.
Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Japan, Maria Renata Hutagalung, said investment cooperation between Indonesia and Japan has spanned nearly seven decades and has resulted in infrastructure projects that continue to support communities across Indonesia.
The Jakarta MRT and Patimban Port are among the notable examples of infrastructure projects resulting from the two countries' longstanding partnership.
“Japanese investment in Indonesia has never been solely about investment value, but also about engineering quality, project delivery discipline, technology and expertise transfer to Indonesian workers, and a commitment to long-term partnerships,” Maria said.
According to Maria, Indonesia–Japan investment cooperation goes beyond the scale of investment, with equal emphasis placed on the quality and sustainability of long-term collaboration.
Japanese investment is also considered instrumental in supporting technology and skills transfer to Indonesian workers while strengthening long-term partnerships between the two countries.
Government Offers Guarantees and Fiscal Incentives
The Indonesian government is providing various forms of support to encourage Japanese investors to participate in the projects on offer.
These measures include guarantees and risk-sharing mechanisms through PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (PII), as well as access to long-term financing through PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (SMI).
On the regulatory side, investors can benefit from an integrated licensing process through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.
The government also offers fiscal incentives, including tax holidays and tax allowances.
Support for workforce development is available through vocational education programs, alongside super tax deduction facilities for eligible employee training expenses.
Investment structures vary according to the characteristics of each project, ranging from divestment and joint ventures to public-private partnerships (PPP/KPBU), concessions, and long-term leases.
The government is also open to exploring other partnership structures based on the specific characteristics and requirements of individual projects.
Indonesia's Economy Grows 5.61 Percent
Deputy for Coordination of SOE Management and Development at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Ferry Irawan, said Indonesia's economic fundamentals remain strong despite ongoing global economic uncertainties.
Indonesia's economy grew by 5.61 percent in the first half of 2026, while annual inflation stood at 3.34 percent.
During the same period, Indonesia's investment realization surpassed IDR 1,010 trillion.
Following the forum, the program continued with a business matching session, directly connecting Indonesian project owners with prospective Japanese partners.
KBRI Tokyo stated that it is ready to assist prospective investors throughout the investment process, from initial exploration and project assessment to follow-up stages of investment cooperation.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s offering of 32 strategic infrastructure projects highlights the growing potential for deeper investment cooperation with Japan. With operational assets, diverse investment schemes, government-backed support, and strong economic fundamentals, the projects present opportunities for Japanese investors to participate in Indonesia’s long-term infrastructure development.
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