Jakarta (ANTARA) – Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia gained stronger momentum in the first half of 2026, the Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) reported here on Wednesday.During the first six months of the year, Japan emerged as Indonesia's fourth-largest source of foreign direct investment, channeling US$1.9 billion into the country. The figure accounts for 6.2 percent of total incoming FDI during the period.”This partnership continues to show a strengthening trend,” the ministry’s Deputy for Investment Climate Development Riyatno stated at a book launch event.Speaking at the launch of “The Impact of the Indonesian Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan in 2025”, Riyatno noted that the realization reflects growing confidence stemming from decades of bilateral economic ties.”This figure is not just a statistic, but reflects the trust that has grown from a long partnership,” he added.Indonesia’s broader investment landscape experienced robust activity across both foreign and domestic channels during the first half of 2026, generating a total realized investment of Rp1,010.6 trillion (US$63.16 billion) between January and June.Capital inflows remained closely balanced between international and local sources. Foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for the majority share at Rp507.6 trillion (US$31.72 billion), while domestic direct investment (DDI) followed closely, contributing Rp502.9 trillion (US$31.43 billion) to the national economy.Japan proved to be a key driver of foreign capital during this six-month period. Realized Japanese FDI reached US$1.9 billion, representing 6.2 percent of Indonesia's total incoming foreign direct investment.Riyatno reaffirmed the government's commitment to leveraging high-profile global platforms to attract foreign capital into domestic strategic sectors.A prime example was Indonesia’s participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, which yielded potential investment commitments estimated at US$28.9 billion. Of that amount, US$22.3 billion was pledged directly to green industries and downstream sector developments.”For us, this is not just about introducing products; this is a form of partnership to increase capital,” Riyatno emphasized.He added that the Indonesian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka served as a strategic hub to nurture ties, introduce new commercial ventures to Japanese business leaders, and build a lasting foundation for future cross-border collaboration.The ministry expects these momentum-building events to lay a foundation for long-term capital inflows that generate jobs, add value to local commodities, and promote balanced economic distribution across the archipelago.