Rosan Reveals Growth in Japanese-South Korean Investments, Prabowo's Visit Boosts Investor Confidence
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and CEO of Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, stated that President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Japan and South Korea has succeeded in boosting global investor confidence in Indonesia.
During those meetings, investors were able to directly convey various challenges they face.
Likewise, various inputs that are needed.
He conveyed this after attending the “Indonesia-Korea Partnership for Resilient Growth” forum in Seoul on Wednesday (1/4/2026).
“They could directly convey their inputs to the President, along with feedback, and also the challenges they face in Indonesia, and the President was very responsive and open. This was very positively received by the business world,” Rosan said, quoted from the YouTube broadcast of the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (2/4/2026).
In Japan, the business forum was attended by more than 300 entrepreneurs, accompanied by limited meetings with 12 major companies.
Meanwhile, in South Korea, intensive meetings were held with 11 major companies.
Rosan added that amid global geopolitical uncertainties, interest in investments from Japan and South Korea in Indonesia continues to grow.
On average, Korean investment grows by around 14% per year, while Japanese investment grows by around 8-9% per year.
Furthermore, Rosan revealed that the presence of Danantara as Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund has also increased investor confidence to engage in joint investments (co-investment).
“We are indeed in the process of following up on joint investments with Lotte Chemical and also with POSCO, with the investment value together reaching approximately $6 billion,” he stated.
Rosan also highlighted that many investors already operating in Indonesia are now committing to expanding their investments to the next phase, for example, KCC Glass, POSCO, and several other companies that will enter the second phase.
According to Rosan, Indonesia’s ability to maintain political and economic stability is one of the main factors recognised by investors as an important foundation in long-term investment decision-making.
“Because that is the primary capital for every investment that constitutes a long-term commitment to Indonesia. And this is also acknowledged by all of them, so the investments coming in are even for the second phase,” Rosan explained.
“We believe that in the future, investments entering Indonesia will continue to develop and provide benefits for us all, as the President has stated,” he concluded.