Jakarta, April 23 -- The Indonesian government is seeking to expedite the development of the digital economy as a strategic pillar of national transformation.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, delivered the remarks virtually at the "High-Level Thematic Roundtable on Digital Innovations for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," which was organized as part of the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on Tuesday.

"We are focusing on realizing a productive, advanced, and high-value added business ecosystem through priority economic sectors' digitalization. Including a special focus on MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprise) empowerment and technology start...