Indonesia & Japan
77 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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International
Indonesia: Indonesia>>> banned nickel ore exports to encourage in-country processing, becoming a dominant producer, but now faces overproduction and falling prices.
Japan: Japan>>> has promised financial aid to rare earths projects globally and is backing a gallium extraction plant in Australia>>>.
May 20, 2026 · 15 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Indonesia will lose the Medan consulate, affecting consular services and regional engagement.
Japan: Japan will lose the Nagoya consulate, impacting consular services and regional ties.
Aug 03, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is rapidly scaling infrastructure to meet rising digital demand in the data center market.
Japan: Japan represented approximately 10.08% of APAC data center investments in 2025, supported by increasing AI deployment and government-backed technology initiatives.
Jun 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities, aiming to increase tax revenues and strengthen oversight. This move centralizes control over exports of coal, palm oil, and iron alloys through a new state-owned enterprise, potentially affecting its relationships with major trading partners like China and attracting new investors like the United States.
Japan: Japan is a major importer of Indonesian palm oil, coal, and nickel, and will be affected by the new trade policies.
May 22, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia>>> is included in the group of countries facing a proposed 10% additional tariff for not effectively enforcing a prohibition on forced labor imports.
Japan: Japan>>> is among the countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff, and its trade and foreign ministries have not yet responded to the proposed tariffs.
Jun 02, 2026 · 125 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia is one of 16 other partner countries with which Japan plans to update similar memorandums for the new program.
Japan: Japan is implementing a new skill development and employment program for foreign workers to replace its criticized technical intern system. This event is a step towards improving its foreign labor policies and addressing labor shortages.
Jun 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia improved in the survey, with net underweight falling to 27%, benefiting from a market rebound and central bank support. This shift positions Indonesia more favorably relative to India.
Japan: Japan is also a preferred market, attracting investor interest due to AI links and momentum.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia faces a 10% tariff; its government will negotiate to protect national interests.
Japan: Japan protested the 12.5% tariff, arguing it violates prior trade assurances and is based on insufficient grounds.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
Business
Indonesia: Part of the fastest-growing Asia Pacific region, with rapid data center deployment.
Japan: Part of the fastest-growing Asia Pacific region, with rapid data center deployment.
Jul 27, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia's rice farmers are racing to plant crops ahead of a lengthy dry spell threatened by El Ni
, and its palm oil production is also highly sensitive to the expected temperature rises.
Japan: Japan's weather bureau predicts a 70% chance of El Niño emerging during the northern hemisphere summer, indicating potential weather shifts.
May 08, 2026 · 304 articles
Accidents
Indonesia: Indonesia issued a tsunami warning and experienced smaller tsunami waves, indicating a regional impact from the earthquake originating in the Philippines.
Japan: Japan detected small tsunami waves and expressed support for the Philippines' response efforts, showing a minor but present impact and international solidarity.
Jun 07, 2026 · 233 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia deepens ties with China, enhancing defense and economic cooperation, while maintaining non-aligned policy.
Japan: Japan also conducts exercises with Indonesia, part of regional dynamics.
Aug 21, 2026 · 27 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Competitor for AI investments; may lose opportunities to Philippines.
Japan: Participant; gains from secure supply chains and investment opportunities.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia is mentioned as a partner in a trilateral naval exercise, but is not directly impacted by this pact.
Japan: Japan deepens its defence partnership with India, expanding its security footprint and potentially benefiting its defence industry through joint projects.
Aug 19, 2026 · 49 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Indonesia was already on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list.
Japan: Japan was added to the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list, potentially affecting its tourism industry.
Oct 21, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Indonesia: ASEAN member with South China Sea claims, affected by disputes.
Japan: Participated in Quad, voiced opposition to changing status quo by force, discussed Hormuz with U.S.
Jul 19, 2026 · 131 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is part of Southeast Asia, emerging as a key growth hub with strengthening occupier activity driven by production shifts and regionalization strategies.
Japan: Japan's logistics market is supply-constrained, experiencing increasing competition for space and expected vacancy decline.
Jul 03, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is part of the survey; its suppliers face liquidity pressure and late payments.
Japan: Japan is surveyed; its suppliers show relatively stable but cautious payment behavior.
Jul 08, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia is receiving assistance from Canada with English language training for its military personnel, indicating a broader regional cooperation effort.
Japan: Japan>>> is mentioned as an ally taking concrete steps to bolster its defenses, contributing to regional stability alongside the United States>>>.
May 25, 2026 · 242 articles
Regulatory
Indonesia: The government of Indonesia>>> blocked access to Polymarket>>> due to concerns over online gambling, impacting its digital economy and regulatory stance.
Japan: Japan has imposed restrictions on Polymarket, despite Polymarket's aim to make a major push into the Japanese market, highlighting regulatory hurdles for its expansion.
May 22, 2026 · 14 articles
Tech
Indonesia: Refined grains, especially rice, are the dominant dietary emission source among young adults and adolescents.
Japan: High-income country where seniors contribute a large share of dietary emissions due to population aging.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is a market where UOBAM has a presence, and the deal adds scale to AllianzGI's existing operations there.
Japan: Japan is one of the markets where UOBAM operates, and the acquisition broadens AllianzGI's footprint in the region.
Aug 05, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Indonesia: Importer of US wheat.
Japan: Major importer of US wheat.
Jun 03, 2026 · 91 articles
Regulatory
Indonesia: Indonesia is listed as one of the illegal markets for which Sportradar allegedly tailored product offerings.
Japan: Japan is listed as one of the illegal markets where Sportradar allegedly had direct technical connections with illegal clients.
May 21, 2026 · 278 articles
International
Indonesia: Bank Indonesia increased interest rates to prop up the fragile rupiah, indicating that global economic instability, partly fueled by the Middle East conflict, is impacting emerging markets.
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Indonesia is one of the countries that negotiated a trade deal with the US.
Japan: Japan is one of the countries that negotiated a trade deal with the US.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Indonesia participated as one of the 19 countries, with no direct impact.
Japan: Japan participated as one of the 19 countries, with no direct impact.
Aug 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is a target market for SuperX's overseas AI infrastructure projects under the partnership.
Japan: Japan is a target market for SuperX's overseas AI infrastructure projects under the partnership.
Jul 21, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is a destination for outbound Korean travelers using GLN's services.
Japan: Japan is a destination for outbound Korean travelers using GLN's services.
Aug 10, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Indonesia: Modi visited Indonesia before Australia, signing deals on agriculture and defence.
Japan: Mentioned as a partner in Quad and broader Indo-Pacific security cooperation.
Jul 04, 2026 · 168 articles
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