- Negotiations
In July 2005, Japan and Indonesia formally began negotiations on a bilateral free trade and economic agreement. Japan has more investment tied up in Indonesia than in any other Southeast Asian country. And Tokyo is particularly concerned about access to Indonesia’s natural resources, especially gas and oil. Indonesia is currently Japan’s largest supplier of liquefied natural gas.
The two governments aimed to reach a deal by the end of 2006 but it took two years. The pact was signed on 20 August 2007 and went into effect on 1 July 2008. As with JPEPA, a small number of Indonesian nurses and healthcare workers are allowed into Japan to work temporarily under the agreement, provided they pass Japanese language examinations.
last update: May 2012
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19-Nov-2024
ANTARA News
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to expedite the ratification process of the Protocol to Amend the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) with the aim of implementing it in 2025. This amendment will enhance cooperation in various areas, including trade in goods and services, e-commerce, and intellectual property.
10-Jul-2019
The Jakarta Post
The Indonesian and Japanese governments are now working to complete the countries’ new economic partnership agreement, which is expected to be signed late this year.
28-Jan-2015
Jakarta Post
In a much anticipated move, Japan has given a nod to Indonesia’s proposal to review an economic partnership agreement to further step up bilateral economic relations.
19-Jan-2015
Jakarta Post
Indonesia has benefited less than expected from its economic partnership with Japan and has requested a review.
25-Oct-2014
Antara News
An Indonesia economist asks President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to review all agreements on economic cooperation with other countries especially with Japan.
4-Jul-2014
Jakarta Post
One of the key review points will be market access for Indonesian agricultural products and fishery output to the Japanese market, Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi says
9-Oct-2013
Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to renegotiate their economic partnership agreements amid growing concern that the deals had failed to benefit both parties equally.
18-Apr-2013
Reuters
Indonesia has not reduced its import duties on certain Japanese cars as required under a trade agreement between the two countries, the Nikkei said.
12-Aug-2010
Wahyudin dreams of becoming a full-fledged caregiver, if not a certified nurse, in Japan. But the Indonesian worker must first pass the required Japanese-language national certification examination, which is far from easy.
22-Jul-2009
Mainichi
One of the first ever group of Indonesian nursing trainees — dispatched to Japan last year based on the Japan-Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement — has dropped out, it has been learned.
