Tokyo, 19 November 2025: The ERIA School of Government (So G), in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), convened the second round of the Executive Dialogue on Semiconductor Policy at the NEC Headquarters in Tokyo. The session featured a live demonstration of NEC’s technologies and discussions on potential collaboration with Indonesia.

The dialogue gathered representatives from Indonesia, including H.E. Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs; H.E. Faisol Riza, Vice Minister of Industry; and Mr Sofyari Rahman, Industry Attaché at the Embassy of Indonesia in Tokyo. NEC was represented by Co-COO Mr Masakazu Yamashina, along with other key executives.

The session began with demonstrations of NEC’s technologies, including facial recognition systems, marine cable infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions. Following this, the Indonesian delegation highlighted the country’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and its attractiveness for investment.

The session highlighted opportunities to collaborate on Japanese technologies into practical applications for Indonesia’s digital ecosystem. This round further reaffirms the ERIA So G’s commitment to strengthening regional policy co-operation and advancing shared strategic interests.