Kemendiktisaintek Emphasizes Importance of Science and Technology-Based Industry for Indonesia's Global Competitiveness

In a world of rapidly evolving technologies and fierce competition, every nation strives to establish its influence and competitiveness on a global scale. Indonesia, as a developing country with ambitious economic growth plans, emphasizes the development of science and technology as key factors in achieving these goals. At a recent workshop on new energy and industrial technology held in Jakarta, Indonesian Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie highlighted the need for integrating science and technology into the industrial sector. She pointed out that without the integration of science, industries could potentially lag and become uncompetitive. Stella Christie raised the issue of the intertwined roles of science and industry, advocating for the integration of scientific achievements into industry for broader commercial application and scalability…