During the New Order government, Indonesia experienced a process of economic recovery after hyperinflation in the 1960s. A number of policies and programs during President Soeharto's leadership were actually successful in bringing Indonesia to a state of recovery, and they were even able to achieve various new achievements, which led to Indonesia being nicknamed the 'Asian Tiger'. However, as a result of the Asian Financial Crisis, Indonesia again fell into the abyss of an economic crisis (monetary crisis) in the 1990s. Finally, as a result of this incident, Indonesian reform occurred, marked by the fall of the authoritarian regime. From the ups and downs of the Indonesian economy during the New Order, this research reveals the influence of events and polemics that occurred at that time in relation to the current digital era. From what has been researched, it has been found that there are many positive influences, such as sustainability in managing the potential of economic resources better with the support of technology and also regarding the fact that there is a lack of digital infrastructure facilities which hinder the progress of economic productivity.

This study examines bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Japan which is realized through The Japan Foundation program, with an emphasis on cultural diplomacy as a soft power approach. Using descriptive methods and qualitative analysis of secondary data, this study reviews the contribution of The Japan Foundation in strengthening the relationship between the two countries in the cultural, educational, and economic sectors. The findings suggest that activities such as Japanese language learning, cultural festivals, and art exchanges play an important role in building cross-cultural understanding. Activities such as Ennichisai in Jakarta, cultural collaboration between Yogyakarta and Kyoto, and community empowerment initiatives in Bandung are proof of the success of this approach. Despite the disparity in cultural influence, Japanese cultural diplomacy has proven to be able to create a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship for both parties.