Indonesia, July 24 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda urged increased investment in science, technology, and innovation to drive inclusive and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia during his keynote address at the 9th Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum ASEAN-Japan Conference in Jakarta. Mr. Kanda said innovation must remain central to regional strategies. He outlined opportunities to build resilient food systems, modern energy networks, and smart cities to improve lives across the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He also underscored the importance of regional cooperation, increased investment in research and development, and partnerships with the private sector to close technology...