Bandung, Aug. 7 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati emphasized that Indonesia must define its role amid the increasingly intense competition among countries on the global stage.

"The choice is ours. If we only serve as a venue, this country will merely be a battleground for global influences. However, if we want to be an active player, we must prepare ourselves," Sri Mulyani stated at the 2025 Convention on Science, Technology, and Industry (KSTI) held at Sasana Budaya Ganesa (Sabuga), Bandung, on Thursday.

She underscored the importance of preparing human resources to meet the demands of a world increasingly driven by science and technology.

"Today's world is dominated by science and technology. Everything that drives developmen...