Indonesia's new capital draws water businesses from East Asia

BALI, Indonesia -- Water infrastructure companies from Japan, China and South Korea are eager take part in Indonesia's ambitious multibillion-dollar project to build a new capital, as the first phase of the relocation is set to start in August.

The Indonesian government plans to relocate the capital from Jakarta to Nusantara, a new city being built on the island of Borneo. While the country is still developing the city's basic infrastructure, it expects to have a population of 2 million by 2040 and host a range of industries, creating huge demand for clean water and water management systems.