Jakarta (ANTARA) – Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Filianingsih Hendarta believes the value of trade transactions between Indonesia and Japan will increase following the integration of Indonesia's QRIS payment system with JPQOR (Japan's QR standard) starting August 17, 2025.In a statement received in Jakarta on Tuesday, Hendarta revealed that the value of trade transactions between the two countries reached 224 trillion yen in 2025.She explained that the integration of Indonesia's QRIS system with Japan's JPQOR will enable direct merchant transactions and streamline the flow of digital transactions between the two countries.On the same occasion, Hendarta emphasized the use of Local Currency Transactions (LCT) to minimize the risk of exchange rate volatility and streamline business costs.Agreeing with Hendarta, Maria Renata Hutagalung, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, believes that ease of transactions is a crucial factor in the economic relationship between the two countries.Hutagalung also highlighted the strengthening of financial cooperation through the Local Currency Transaction (LCT) framework, which aligns with Indonesia's strong economic fundamentals.She noted that system utilization continues to grow significantly, positioning Japan as Indonesia's second-largest LCT partner.On the same occasion, JETRO Executive Vice President, Kenichi Hirano, reiterated that Japan views Indonesia as one of its most vital economic partners in Southeast Asia thanks to its large market potential and consistent economic growth.With an increasingly diverse investment landscape and more mature regulatory support, capital flows from Japan to Indonesia are projected to increase.These statements were made at the 2026 Indonesia-Japan Investment Forum (IJIF).During the forum, Japanese investors’ confidence was clearly demonstrated by the announcement of Letters of Intent (LoI) from several leading companies, such as Pongamia Co. Ltd. and Onoda Inc.Pongamia has expressed its investment commitment to the renewable energy sector by developing Pongamia plantations in Indonesia. The project is projected to produce biodiesel and bioavtur, in line with Indonesia's green energy transition roadmap.Meanwhile, Onoda Inc. is targeting the manufacturing sector by planning to assemble gas meter equipment using ultrasonic technology from Japan.The investment is targeted to support the government's program to expand the coverage of the national household gas network.