Japan Deemed Strategic for the Development of Indonesia's Green Industry
KABARBURSA.COM - A total of 31 Indonesian green economy businesses participated in a business matching event with potential Japanese buyers in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The event, titled “Business Matching Sessions Indonesia-Japan,” was part of the ASEAN-Japan Centre’s participation in “The 2nd Indonesia-Japan Environment Week 2026,” held on May 11-12, 2026, in Jakarta.
The participants came from various strategic sub-sectors, including recycled products, eco-friendly goods, waste-to-energy, recycled raw materials, and environmental management services.
The Director General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), Fajarini Puntodewi, said that this business matching was a tactical step to take advantage of the momentum of the Japanese delegation’s visit, which brings expertise in the circular economy.
According to her, this forum is a concrete effort by the Indonesian government to encourage business partnerships, investment, and increased exports to Japan.
This business matching is also an effort to expand export market access for the green economy sector, which is experiencing accelerating demand in the global market.
“Through facilitation like this, Indonesia can strengthen its position in the global sustainable supply chain. We are optimistic that through this collaboration, Indonesian businesses will have greater opportunities to become part of the world’s green product supply chain, which in turn will have a real impact on sustainable economic growth,” said Puntodewi in a statement quoted on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Directorate General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade, Sugih Rahmansyah, said that the business matching was specifically designed to bring together local innovation and Japan’s high-tech needs.
This opportunity is expected to open up deeper cooperation in the circular economy sector, which has long-term economic prospects.
“This business matching is a concrete bridge for Indonesian businesses to connect with Japanese partners, especially in the green economy sector, which has great potential. We encourage this meeting to produce real cooperation, both in the form of investment, trade, or technology transfer,” he said.
Sugih sees collaboration with Japan as strategic because industries in Japan have advantages in advanced technology, efficiency, and a high commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices.
On the other hand, Indonesia has shown a strong commitment to developing the green economy and energy transition and offers great potential and high growth opportunities.
“Through this collaboration, we hope that technology transfer will occur from Japan to Indonesia. We hope there will be follow-up in managing waste into energy, urban waste management systems, and sustainable industrial practices. This will also strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian export products that are environmentally friendly and have added value,” Sugih concluded.