The cooperation was established through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaboration in national digital transformation, talent development, artificial intelligence (AI), green technology, smart cities, and digital economy strategies.
“The MoU marks the start of a long-term partnership and a strategic step to accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation and the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision,” Minister of National Development Planning Rachmat Pambudy noted in a statement on Friday.
The MoU between Bappenas and FPT Corporation is not merely ceremonial but represents a strategic step toward a strong partnership between the governments of Indonesia and Vietnam.
To realize the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, Pambudy affirmed that Indonesia must leverage technology, strengthen its industrial base, and invest in young digital talents.
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The five-year collaboration encompasses strategic fields such as national and sectoral digital transformation planning, e-government, smart planning, and e-monitoring systems.
Meanwhile, the main focus of the cooperation is human resource development through upskilling and reskilling programs in AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science.
Both countries will also collaborate on pilot projects for smart agriculture, green technology, and sustainable cities while promoting academic collaboration.
Bappenas expressed hope that the cooperation will strengthen the foundation both for Indonesia and Vietnam to emerge as major digital powers in Southeast Asia.
“Through this collaboration, we are not only enhancing national technological capabilities but also shaping an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future for both Indonesia and Vietnam,” Pambudy stated.
Meanwhile, FPT Corporation CEO Nguyen Van Khoa expressed his honor in partnering with the Indonesian government.
He is upbeat that this partnership with Bappenas will help create a more connected and digitally advanced Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific region.
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