Indonesian Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto (L) and Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security of Singapore Teo Chee Hean (Photo: Antara)Indonesia and Singapore agreed to strengthen cooperation inthe digital economy, especially for the development of human resources, throughthe Tech Talents Programme, Antara news agency reported.
During their meeting, the two ministers also discusseddevelopment of the manufacturing industry in Indonesia, especially in theautomotive sector, where Indonesia has a large production capacity and hasexported automotive with high local content.
Hartarto stated that Indonesia is open to foreign investmentfor the development of green technology, especially to achieve its net zeroemission target in 2060 and to open the widest possible employmentopportunities in the country.
In a statement on March 2, Hartarto said that development ofthe quality of human resources is a supporting factor in increasing a country'scompetitive capabilities.
The Tech Talents programme that is being discussed by thetwo countries can be developed for mutual benefit for young technologicaltalents as well as the industries and ecosystems of the two countries," henoted.
He also highlighted the Government's steadfast commitment todeveloping the digital economy through various efforts, such as theestablishment of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework under Indonesia's Chair ofASEAN in 2023./.
VNA
