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This paper analyzes the outlook for Japan’s infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia in light of the region having become the primary destination for Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). More specifically, it outlines 1) how the construction industry in Japan has evolved since the post-war period; 2) the Japanese government’s support of Japan’s infrastructure exports through the promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and the launch of the Partnerships for Quality Infrastructure strategy, and 3) how Japanese infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia aims to enhance connectivity to support supply chains, in particular to buttress the region as a base for manufacturing production.