A Brief History of the Economic Relations between Indonesia and Japan

Travail d'étude , 2015 , 12 Pages

Histoire - Asie

Japan is the largest foreign investor in Indonesia at the end of June 1960 with a value of US $3.9 billion invested in 202 projects. Secretary-General of the Industry Ministry, Agus Sujono said Japanese investment projects that have been completed at that time amounted to US $ 1.5 billion. In April 1971, the Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia grants permission to companies from Japan and East Malaysia to conduct joint forestry in Borneo.

By 1972, the Japanese government has provided investment financial assistance amounting to 5.4 million yen to private entrepreneurs in Indonesia. In May 1972, President Suharto left for Tokyo in hopes of strengthening relations between Indonesia and Japan that was taking Indonesia towards political and economic stability.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Japan is Indonesia's Top Foreign Investor
• Japanese Investments in Indonesia
• Indonesia Seeks to Diversify Foreign Investment
• Japanese Investment in Indonesia Continues
• Indonesia Encourages Japanese Investment
• Japanese Investments in the Riau Archipelago

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text explores the history of Japanese investment in Indonesia from 1960 to 1991. It examines the motivations behind Japanese investment, the impact of these investments on the Indonesian economy, and the challenges faced by both countries in maintaining a strong economic relationship.

• The role of Japan as a major foreign investor in Indonesia
• The evolution of Japanese investment in Indonesia over time
• The impact of Japanese investment on the Indonesian economy
• The relationship between Japanese investment and Indonesian economic development
• The political and economic factors influencing Japanese investment in Indonesia

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Japan is Indonesia's Top Foreign Investor: This section details the initial surge of Japanese investment in Indonesia, highlighting projects in various sectors like forestry and aluminium production. It also showcases the growing economic ties between the two nations.
• Japanese Investments in Indonesia: This section focuses on the continued growth of Japanese investment in Indonesia, particularly in oil and gas exploration and development. It explores the challenges faced by Japanese companies, such as concerns about the domestic market and lack of incentives.
• Indonesia Seeks to Diversify Foreign Investment: This section highlights Indonesia's efforts to reduce its reliance on Japan as a primary source of foreign investment. It discusses the Indonesian government's initiatives to attract investment from other countries and diversify its economic base.
• Japanese Investment in Indonesia Continues: This section explores the continued presence of Japanese investment in Indonesia despite the government's efforts to diversify. It examines the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, including joint ventures and trade partnerships.
• Indonesia Encourages Japanese Investment: This section highlights Indonesia's renewed efforts to attract Japanese investment, particularly in the Riau Archipelago. It explores the joint initiatives of Indonesia and Singapore to promote the region's economic potential to Japanese investors.
• Japanese Investments in the Riau Archipelago: This section focuses on the growing interest of Japanese companies in the Riau Archipelago, particularly in the development of the Batam Industrial Park. It showcases the potential of the region as a hub for Japanese investment and economic growth.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This text focuses on the key themes of Japanese investment in Indonesia, foreign investment, economic development, bilateral relations, and the impact of Japanese investment on the Indonesian economy. It also explores the role of government policies, trade partnerships, and joint ventures in shaping the economic relationship between the two countries.

• Université: National University of Malaysia
• Cours: History
• Auteur: Uqbah Iqbal (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2015
• Pages: 12
• N° de catalogue: V310708
• ISBN (ebook): 9783668095809
• ISBN (Livre): 9783668095816
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: Economic, History, Indonesia, Japan