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India, Indonesia face urgent need in developing capacities in new techs
Indonesia has taken its initial steps with the unveiling of “Making Indonesia 4.0”.
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Indonesia has taken its initial steps with the unveiling of “Making Indonesia 4.0”, a roadmap encompassing areas such as AI, robotics and the internet of things with a focus on how these technologies can boost manufacturing and local exports. (Shutterstock/Zapp2Photo)
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he global economic gravity is gradually shifting towards Asia with the meteoric rise of China and the steady economic growth of India and Indonesia, the second and the third most populous countries in the region.
However, to fully realize the potential of the Asian Century, both India and Indonesia will also need to look at rapidly propelling their capacities in advanced technologies.
In his address to the House of Representatives on Indonesia’s 73rd Independence Day on Aug. 17, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo stressed on improving Indonesia’s capabilities in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things.
Similarly on Aug. 15, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to commemorate India’s 71st Independence Day, also spoke on India’s plans in technology as he elaborated on the 2022 manned space mission.
