Indonesia pitches tin downstreaming and Giant Sea Wall projects to Japan

Indonesia has offered tin downstreaming projects at the Java Integrated Industrial & Port Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, East Java, and the Giant Sea Wall (GSW) project to Japan during the Indonesia-Japan Investment Forum (IJIF) 2026. Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Maria Renata Hutagalung, stated that Indonesia and Japan are now targeting new growth engines that are greener, more resilient, and sustainable. She emphasised that Japan is not merely the fifth-largest investor in Indonesia but also a trusted development partner, having created over 278,000 jobs and fully supporting the nation’s industrial downstreaming and energy transition agenda. Indonesia is also promoting the Industropolis Batang Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which focuses on high-tech industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), data centres, and advanced manufacturing. Cahyo Purnomo, Director of East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa Regional Promotion at the Investment Ministry/BKPM, revealed that Japanese direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia from 2021 to Q1 2026 has reached $18.1 billion, with annual growth of 13.2%. However, he added that economic distribution remains a challenge, as 94% of Japanese investment projects are concentrated in Java. Therefore, the government is actively encouraging Japanese investors to explore opportunities beyond Java. Pongamia has committed to investing in renewable energy through the development of Pongamia plantations in Indonesia, projected to produce biodiesel and bioavtur in line with the nation’s green energy transition roadmap. Meanwhile, Onoda Inc. is targeting the manufacturing sector with plans to assemble ultrasonic gas meter equipment from Japan, aiming to support the government’s programme to expand the national household gas network.