Jakarta, April 23 -- Jakarta must meet the parameter of having a well-established and globally connected economic structure to realize its vision of becoming a global city, acting governor Heru Budi Hartono has said.

"Jakarta must meet the parameter of a globally established and connected economy to realize being a competitive global city," he added at the 2025 Regional Government Work Plan and the 2025-2045 Long-Term Regional Development Plan Conference here on Tuesday.

The economic parameter, he pointed out, includes good research and innovation capability, tourism and cultural support that attracts tourists, a clean and comfortable environment, and proper accessibility so that Jakarta remains visible as one of the major world cities....