Tokyo, 19 November 2025: The ERIA School of Government (SoG), in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), conducted the fourth round of the Executive Dialogue on Semiconductor Policy at the METI Headquarters in Tokyo. The session featured Prof. Hideki Wakabayashi, Distinguished Professor at Kumamoto University and a leading expert in semiconductor industry analysis.

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; Mr Sofyari Rahman, Industry Attaché at the Embassy of Indonesia in Tokyo; Mr Ruly Fitrah Nasrullah, Director of the Indonesia Investment and Promotion Centre (IIPC) Tokyo; and Ms Yenny Wahid, Director of the Wahid Foundation.

Discussions focused on the global semiconductor landscape, geopolitical risks, supply chain security, technology transitions, and Japan’s semiconductor strategy, including the shift from the Shinkansen-focused approach to a data centre-driven transition. The session also examined opportunities for Indonesia, highlighting potential entry points for its semiconductor industry. Participants further reflected on lessons from the successes and challenges of various national semiconductor strategies.

The session highlighted key insights and opportunities for deeper collaboration with Japan, particularly through engagement with distinguished academic experts. This round reinforces the ERIA SoG’s commitment to strengthening regional policy co-operation and advancing shared strategic priorities.