Jakarta (ANTARA News) - PT Lippo Cikarang has officially opened Japanese Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Center in Cikarang area, Bekasi, West Java, to serve small and medium investors from Japan.

"The improvement of investors interest to invest in Cikarang industrial areas has had a positive impact on regional economic growth," PT Lippo Cikarang President Director Meow Chong Loh said here on Monday.

He noted that the presence of Japanese SMEs Center is a chance for sustainable business and investment in the area.

Meow Chong Loh explained that Lippo Cikarang and Tokyo-based Forval Corporation will accommodate the investors from Japan who would like to invest in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Forval Corporation chairman Hideo Okubo said at least seven companies have joined the Japanese SMEs Center.

Hideo said among the seven companies which have joined the Japanese SMEs Center are PT Summit Electrical Steel Processing Indonesia, PT Katsuyamaseiki KKB Indonesia, PT Kobayu Trading Indonesia, PT Tsujikawa Indonesia, and PT Nihon Haken.

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