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Thailand’s manufacturing sector, vital for its national economy, took a significant hit from the pandemic. Hopes were buoyed as treatment, protocols and vaccinations started to take effect. Nonetheless, other geopolitical uncertainties have caused apprehension. Despite the uncertainties, industries are preparing for an economic recovery with technological advancements and hybrid work models in the past few years.
The rise of modern, smart devices in IT and OT has ushered in a convergence of systems as industries seek to automate, increase productivity, and accommodate the hybrid work model. However, although cyber-physical systems comprise the foundation of the critical infrastructure of industries, these also heighten security requirements.
The OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight held on 26 May 2022 focused on the importance of automation and convergence of IT and OT systems in Thailand’s industries.
Keep the Machines Turning

Kicking off the session, Mohit Sagar, Group Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief acknowledges that the backbone of most industries or economies in the world is manufacturing. Without a doubt, the sector took a massive hit in the last two years because of COVID-19.
“And yes, automation came into play in a big, big way. But while we are automating things, and we are bringing in IoT and devices, to help us streamline our process, we are also creating lots of vulnerabilities,” Mohit warns.
People recognise simple things that they need to survive in the face of a massive threat. If individuals consider the threat – not just in terms of their personal plans – but also in the context of the entire supply chain, they realise that it takes only one link to break to cripple the entire supply chain.
Mohit acknowledges that there is a big gap between IT and OT; they are functioning almost as two separate entities, even under the same umbrella. To successfully progress, this dichotomy needs to be addressed in a meaningful way.
COVID-19 did happen – but machines must keep on turning. “People need to learn fast that if we work hard, and we work collectively, we can save ourselves,” Mohit emphasises. “But in doing so, we do not have to go on the journey alone. “
In conclusion, Mohit stresses the necessity of having the proper partners in place to safeguard a company’s entire IT and OT infrastructure. Experts can work in their space while organisation staff can concentrate on their key tasks. In this way, not only will there be business continuity, but the output will increase rather than slow down.
Securing Cyber-Physical Systems and the XIoT

Vijay Vaidyanathan, Regional Vice President for Solutions Engineering of Claroty, spoke next on emerging cyber-physical systems and emerging threats.
To open, he shared how “55 billion new brute force attacks on RDP ports happened between May and August 2021.” Vijay asked to think about a facility with a lot of assets, a key piece of infrastructure or a hospital are all have systems that compute, control, network or analyse data for their operations -systems that operate in both the cyber and physical worlds.
“These systems’ security considerations transcend both the cyber and physical worlds known as cyber-physical systems,” he said.
Cyber-physical systems are vital to everyday lives as most businesses are undergoing digital transformation, and it is currently accelerating. However, some systems were not created with security measures – as organisations become hyperconnected, these systems create susceptibilities.
Fragile systems quickly stand out in an interconnected setup and expose the entire chain to a host of threats. Online solutions mean that systems are on 24×7 with a wider landscape for bad actors to exploit, significantly increasing risk.
Vijay observes that the frequency of attacks is on the rise, particularly with ransomware, which has the potential of disrupting the entire supply chain by blocking one point. In an increasingly digital world, organisations can be attacked in diverse ways, at multiple points at any time.
Business continuity, increased production, operational agility and efficiency are what are driving organisations to adopt cyber-physical systems. Industries cannot achieve this without digital transformation, he acknowledges.
Similar comparisons and examples can be drawn from healthcare sectors that are undergoing digital transformation in their systems and data centres that rely on digital interconnectivity to serve their customers and provide service reliability.
Overall, the pandemic has driven an increase in remote access and more data transmissions from multiple locations over mission-critical networks.
While necessary, they do generate greater exposure to cyber threats. There is an increase in cyber-attacks where bad actors leverage remote nodes to compromise networks and operations. This is what is motivating organisations to safer innovation, secure transformations and reliable connectedness, as well as modifying unsafe postures and exposures.
In the final assessment, Vijay is convinced that organisations must embrace cloud technologies in addition to the rapid diversification of devices in the Industrial Internet of Things or Extended IoT. It enables them to safely expand and handle the massive amounts of data generated by their networks, allowing them to leverage it for a variety of purposes. Moreover, cloud intrinsically offers robust security requirements.
Manufacturing and Cyber Supply Chain Security

Leonard Ong, GE Healthcare’s Senior Director for Regional Cyber Security, elaborated on cyber resiliency in a digital and interconnected landscape.
Citing the 2022 IBM X-Force Intelligence Index, Leonard revealed that in 2021, manufacturing was the top industry experiencing the highest incident rates for cyber-attacks. Five years earlier, healthcare was the top industry favourite of cybercriminals. These trends show that as one industry strengthens its cyber security protection measures, perpetrators of cybercrimes merely find and shift to an industry it can lord over.
The scale of the impact, Leonard shared, can run up to US$ 300 million per incident as evidenced by the attacks on Merck and Maersk. The Maersk and TNT cases caused hundreds of millions of dollars in terms of lost business and clean-up costs.
Everything is interrelated and everything revolves around the cyber supply chain, including people, processes, technology and reputation. Services are being pushed through the cyber-supply chain, specifically the hardware and software.
In recent years, the approaches, tactics and procedures of cyberattacks have been studied, thus bad actors have changed their strategies on how they attack the company’s cyber-security. Some of the most widely used software programmes constitute security risks. Unfortunately, many, if not all, of these software companies have been compromised. Any business or product using the software could be targeted as well.
Manufacturing is experiencing the highest cyber incident rates. In 2021, cyberattacks in the sector increased to 23.2 % from the previous years and now, it is the most targeted industry.
Ransomware also affects many businesses and organisations. Although cyber insurance exists, it can only compensate the company for the costs they have incurred. Cyber insurance is not a solution for preventing cyber-attacks and is notoriously difficult to obtain.
With this, the manufacturing strategy for cyber resilience must also evolve and be preemptive rather than reactive or compensatory.
Manufacturing firms have spent most of the last decade unaware of the threat of the cyber-attack. Management is frequently unaware of potential risks, and most employees have little to no training in identifying and avoiding potential threats.
As cybercrime against the manufacturing industry reaches new heights and shows no signs of abating, these companies should be more cautious and learning about the top cyber threats for manufacturing companies is the first step toward developing a cybersecurity solution to protect their business.
Leonard emphasises that a dynamic approach allows an organisation to enjoy and benefit from the new technology while keeping its data safe. Admittedly, the process is easier said than done. Be that as it may, it takes a mind shift to start and be well on the way to a secure digital transformation.
Interactive Discussions
Delegates engaged in participatory conversations supported by polling questions following the enlightening presentations. This programme is intended to give live audience interaction, create participation, hear real-life experiences, and provide participants with professional learning and growth.
Delegates had the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts, discuss their experiences and take away methods that may be implemented in their organisations.
The first poll asked delegates if what transformation related to business and/or operations has impacted their organisation’s cybersecurity needs? An overwhelming majority (50%) cited new age smart gen devices are increasing in operations and they are connecting to IT and/or internet; while other (35%) went to existing OT getting connected and converged with IT networks.
Leonard advised the delegates to not be afraid of new technologies because they bring higher levels of productivity, thus they must work together with cyber security and info systems.
On being asked where the delegates’ organisation’s mission-critical OT about their state cybersecurity: Most (42%) are optimising – they are integrating OT security with IT security tools and driving governance/resilience enterprise-wide. The second-highest vote (28%) related to visibility or identifying visibility of their assets and networks, identifying risks and security blind spots; and others (21%) said awareness that they recognise and commit to addressing OT cyber security.
Leonard acknowledges that different organisations have different risk tolerances and it is safer to have their data server in the data centre.
Many consumers say they’ve done the assessment, but they’re still unsure what they should correct and how they should repair it, according to Vijay. He went on to say that on the IT side, they have their systems optimised for security, while on the OT side, they have a small number of customers that are ready to begin integrating IT and OT.
The third question asked the delegates about their opinion on what cyber security defence strategy would bring them immediate and big benefits including reduction of exposed risk. A majority (57%) opted for vulnerability assessment while over a third (35%) indicated zero-trust secure remote access. For the others (7%), network segmentation and network policy management would offer immediate benefits.
One of the delegates opined that the assessment is the first step to bringing their organisation to a secure place. Zero-trust secure access is very hard, and they need to secure their systems with a hybrid work model.
On which aspect of cyber resilience strategy would be better suited to guide the OT cyber posture, a majority (42%) went with backups and restoration techniques. Over a quarter (28%) opted for segmentation; while the rest (21%) indicate table-top exercises, what-if analysis and mitigating action plans.
Vijay felt that all measures described in the poll question would strengthen any solution, especially the measures related to defence and resilience. However, because not all OT systems can have encryption, they will always have restrictions.
Looking at what delegates’ largest issue would be If they decided to roll out cybersecurity controls to OT, a majority (61%) say OT priorities such as safety and availability. About 15% chose OT mindset like complacency and state of denial and OT education like OT education on cybersecurity to bridge IT-OT on technology. The remaining (7%) indicated OT systems such as proprietary and specialised.
Leonard agrees that everything starts with a mindset while Vijay says a state of mind is sometimes a state of denial.
The final poll asked the delegates where they stand in terms of realising the benefits of cloud technology contributing toward digital transformation. Half (50%) believe they partially host apps and applications in the cloud while 40% opted for embracing cloud and a tenth (10%) are evaluating how they can embrace cloud (10%).
Conclusion
The Breakfast Insight concluded with remarks from Vijay who believes it is expedient to have several security measures in place. Irrespective, the best practice is to know the system challenges and limitations present in the organisation’s system.
“OT will always have limitations because not all OT systems can have encryption,” explains Vijay. “Thus, the best solution will be tailored to an organisation’s strengths, weaknesses, culture and protocol.”
Vijay, for his part, says that the starting point is always visibility as it is where organisations identify their vulnerabilities. After these weak points are known, companies can then add a layer of protection.
Organisations from different sectors can then extrapolate that visibility to important cybersecurity deliverables such as vulnerability management, risk profiling, Network Policy Management, threat detection, providing multiple sources of threat intelligence, and safeguarding remote access, among others.
Some organisations offer a platform that lays the groundwork for exposure. This includes visibility across the network’s assets, communication across processes throughout operating zones and visibility into remote connections into these mission-critical networks.
Leonard’s recommendations included evaluation and improvement of security architecture, a gradual and balanced implementation pace of zero-trust approaches, investment in the enhanced detection system and automation of security response.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has introduced the Centre for AI Security Research (CAISER) to confront the existing threats stemming from the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence by governments and industries worldwide. This move concedes the potential benefits of AI in data processing, operational streamlining, and decision-making while acknowledging the associated security challenges.
ORNL and CAISER will collaborate with federal agencies such as the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate and the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. Together, they will conduct a comprehensive scientific analysis to assess the vulnerabilities, threats, and risks associated with emerging and advanced artificial intelligence, addressing concerns ranging from individual privacy to international security.
Susan Hubbard, Deputy for Science and Technology at ORNL, emphasised this endeavour, “Understanding AI vulnerabilities and risks represents one of the most significant scientific challenges of our time. ORNL is at the forefront of advancing AI to tackle critical scientific issues for the Department of Energy, and we are confident that our laboratory can assist DOE and other federal partners in addressing crucial AI security questions, all while providing valuable insights to policymakers and the general public.”
CAISER represents an expansion of ORNL’s ongoing Artificial Intelligence for Science and National Security initiative, which leverages the laboratory’s unique capabilities, infrastructure, and data to accelerate scientific advancements.
Prasanna Balaprakash, Director of AI Programmes at ORNL, emphasised that AI technologies substantially benefit the public and government. CAISER aims to apply the lab’s expertise to comprehensively understand threats and ensure AI’s safe and secure utilisation.
Previous research has highlighted vulnerabilities in AI systems, including the potential for adversarial attacks that can corrupt AI models, manipulate output, or deceive detection algorithms. Additionally, generative AI technologies can generate convincing deepfake content.
Edmon Begoli, Head of ORNL’s Advanced Intelligent Systems section and CAISER’s founding director emphasised the importance of addressing AI vulnerabilities. CAISER aims to pioneer AI security research, developing strategies and solutions to mitigate emerging risks.
CAISER’s research endeavours will provide federal partners with a science-based understanding of AI risks and effective mitigation strategies, ensuring the reliability and resilience of AI tools against adversarial threats.
They provide educational outreach and disseminate information to inform the public, policymakers, and the national security community.
CAISER’s initial focus revolves around four national security domains aligned with ORNL’s strengths: AI for cybersecurity, biometrics, geospatial intelligence, and nuclear nonproliferation. Collaboration with national security and industry partners is critical to these efforts.
Col Fred Garcia, Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate, expressed confidence in CAISER’s role in studying AI vulnerabilities and safeguarding against potential threats in an AI-driven world.
Moreover, as ORNL celebrates its 80th anniversary, CAISER embodies the laboratory’s commitment to solving complex challenges, advancing emerging scientific fields, and making a global impact. With its established cybersecurity and AI research programmes, ORNL is well-suited to pioneer AI security research through CAISER.
Moe Khaleel, Associated Laboratory Director for National Security Sciences at ORNL, highlighted the laboratory’s legacy of scientific discovery in various fields and emphasised CAISER’s role in scientifically observing, analysing and evaluating AI models to meet national security needs.
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The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) recently updated Thailand’s digital government progress to enhance nationwide digital services. They plan to expand their government application for all age groups, with over 400 million digital service usages, excluding infrastructure services.
The estimated economic value exceeds 8 billion baht. Their strategy focuses on more accessible, faster, and transparent access to government services, fostering a Smart Connector role. This enhances digital government levels, promoting a Smart Nation and Smart Life for Thai citizens, aligning with their quality of life improvement goals. Dr Supot Tiarawut, Director of DGA, presented these 2023 mission results, emphasising their commitment to effectively serving citizens, businesses, and government entities.
At the Government-to-Citizens (G2C) level, the DGA has linked over 112 government services via the government application, functioning as a comprehensive government SUPER APP. This app integrates services from various government agencies to address citizens’ needs effectively. It boasts more than 112 services, with over 7.5 million cumulative users and 607,041 downloads. This offers citizens a convenient single-channel solution for accessing government services, streamlining the process for all age groups and reducing the complexities associated with traditional government service usage. The plan for 2024 involves introducing critical services such as personal land tax checks, insurance information (Life/Non-Life), and interest payment services (pawning).
The Government Open Data Centre elevation aims to provide high-quality open datasets that cater to the populace’s needs and serve software developers, enabling their appropriate and optimal utilisation. This strategic move aims to enhance future competitiveness. Currently, there are 10,226 open datasets with 3,871,796 users.
The plan for 2024 includes boosting information exchange and utilisation among the public, private, and international sectors. Additionally, the Digital Transcript project, which offers digital transcripts, enhances convenience for students, reduces financial burdens, eases document verification processes for staff, and trims university expenditure on document issuance. This initiative has already produced over 1 million cards across 82 universities nationwide.
The DGA promotes transparency and public engagement through the central legal system, where the government seeks general feedback on law drafts and assesses their effectiveness. Over 1,000 regulations have been open for public comment, with 191,683 submissions. Additionally, the Tax Pai Pai system, providing government expenditure data, enhances public participation in monitoring corruption, with 16,187,604 projects disclosed.
In the G2B sector, the Biz Portal streamlines government-business interactions, benefiting SMEs. Over 124 government licenses have been obtained by 15,881 active operators, simplifying business startup processes. The Digital Entrepreneur Centre for Government Agencies (Me-D e-Marketplace) lists 595 digital technology entrepreneurs from various agencies for government procurement.
In G2G collaboration, the DGA enhances data sharing through the Government Data Exchange Centre (GDX), linking 13 agencies through 74 service data APIs with 133.44 million data exchanges. The Digital Government Personnel Development Institute (TDGA) has already benefited over 1,942,443 individuals, with plans to expand to local-level staff in 2024, offering region-specific digital courses and on-site training through the system with over 300,000 learners.
The Digital Local System is a crucial initiative, a cornerstone of local-level digital government adoption. It streamlines the administration and services of 659 Local Administrative Organisations, incorporating systems from 117 agencies. This enhances service provision, making it accessible and convenient nationwide, ultimately improving people’s quality of life in various regions.
During a visit to Bang Saray Subdistrict Municipality in Chonburi Province, the DGA observed the successful Digital Local System pilot project, which enables convenient access to services, reducing the need for physical visits to government offices and improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The initiative also established B-Buddy Bang Saray, a network of volunteers aiding those unfamiliar with digital systems to promote inclusivity.
In his closing remarks, Dr Supot highlighted these projects as examples of the DGA’s role in advancing Thailand towards becoming a Smart Nation, enhancing citizens’ quality of life. These efforts have consistently improved Thailand’s digital government development rankings assessed by the United Nations.
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The Vietnamese government has said that digital transformation and green transformation are inevitable global trends. They have a crucial role in enhancing economic growth, labour productivity, competitiveness, production, and business efficiency. They also reduce reliance on fuel sources that cause pollution and minimise carbon footprint.
To discuss digital and green transformation for sustainable development and to foster networking opportunities for businesses to accelerate their green transitions, the Ministry of Science and Technology held a forum in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Domestic and international scientists, along with representatives from organisations and technology companies, deliberated on strategies to speed up green and digital transformations. They underscored the importance of advancing technological innovation and implementing reforms in human resource management, training, and quality enhancement to create new products and processes. This, in turn, will boost business value, aid in the delivery of better goods and services to society, and expedite Vietnam’s industrialisation and modernisation processes.
Participants suggested the establishment of a support mechanism for industries implementing green and digital transformation solutions in Vietnamese businesses. They also stressed that it is necessary to promote Horizon Europe’s international cooperation programme on joint research and innovation for Vietnam and have comprehensive digital transformation solutions for businesses.
During the forum, Quang Ninh province representatives, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), businesses, and organisations exchanged memoranda of understanding regarding collaboration in the domains of digital transformation and green transformation.
Vietnam has been introducing emerging technologies in the agricultural sector to promote sustainable growth. Earlier this year, the government announced plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) for the optimisation of farming practices, including weather prediction, monitoring of plant and livestock health, and enhancing product quality.
AI can improve crop productivity and help control pests, diseases, and cultivation conditions. It can improve the performance of farming-related tasks across food supply chains. Advancements in the manufacturing of AI-controlled robots are assisting farmers worldwide in utilising less land and labour while simultaneously boosting production output.
Vietnam’s commitment to technological advancements in agriculture extends beyond AI, as highlighted by the government’s plans to harness biotechnology. In September, the Politburo issued a resolution under which Vietnam aims to be among the top ten Asian countries in biotechnology production and services by 2030.
As OpenGov Asia reported, the biotechnology sector is on the verge of becoming a significant economic and technological industry, with an expected 50% rise in the number of companies in terms of investment size and growth rate. Additionally, it is projected that half of the imported biotechnology products will be substituted by domestic production. This sector is anticipated to make a 7% contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Vietnam aims to establish a thriving biotechnology sector by 2045, positioning itself as a prominent centre for smart production, services, biotechnology startups, and innovation in Asia. This sector is expected to contribute 10% to 15% to the GDP by that year.
As a result of its tropical climate and its economic shift away from agriculture, biotechnology plays a vital role in Vietnam’s industrialisation and modernisation efforts. It contributes significantly to ensuring food security, facilitating economic restructuring, and promoting sustainable development. Furthermore, in environmental conservation, biotechnology has brought forth numerous solutions. These include the breakdown of inorganic and organic pollutants, waste treatment, industrial waste processing, and the use of microorganisms to address oil spills and incidents of oil contamination.
Vietnam can focus on developing various aspects within the biotechnology sector, such as agricultural advancements in crop and animal breeding, manufacturing veterinary drugs, developing vaccines, and creating bio-fertilizers.
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A collaboration in science and technology has emerged as the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation of Thailand (MHESI) joined forces with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the People’s Republic of China. The two nations came together to review the progress of ongoing collaborative projects and chart a course for future technological innovations.
The meeting was attended by figures in the field of science and technology, including Prof Dr Sirirurg Songsivilai, Permanent Secretary of MHESI, and Mr Zhang Guang Jun, Deputy Minister of MOST. Notably, Executive Vice President Dr Uracha Ruktanonchai represented the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), underlining the significance of the collaboration.
One of the projects under this collaborative effort is centred around rail technology. It combines the expertise of the Rail and Modern Transport Research Centre of NSTDA, the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), and the China Railway Company. Their goal is to establish the China-Thailand Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Rail Transit.
Public transportation is vital to modern urban life, shaping how people move within cities, reducing traffic congestion, and minimising the environmental footprint. As Thailand and China embark on collaborative endeavours in rail technology, they contribute to enhancing public transportation systems, which stand as a cornerstone of sustainable mobility.
This laboratory will be a hub for cutting-edge research and testing on rail transit systems. With Thailand’s high-speed train project on the horizon, this laboratory is poised to play a crucial role in ensuring its successful implementation.
The Thailand-China Technology Transfer Centre (TCTTC), a collaborative initiative led by NSTDA, represents another milestone in this partnership. TCTTC has fostered collaboration by facilitating researcher exchanges, supporting training programmes, and enabling business matching between Thai and Chinese enterprises. These initiatives have yielded positive outcomes for both nations.
As the collaboration looks ahead to 2024, TCTTC has set its sights on ramping up technology transfer activities in several key areas. Notably, the focus will be on digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and technologies. These forward-looking endeavours are driven by a shared commitment to addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leveraging innovation for sustainable growth and development.
The plans for 2024 reflect the landscape of technology and innovation. They also underscore Thailand and China’s shared commitment to harness innovation’s power for sustainable growth and development. As technology continues to reshape the global landscape, these collaborative efforts are set to make significant contributions across various sectors. Together, these two nations aim to create a powerful technological synergy that promises a brighter and more connected future on the global stage.
This recent meeting between MHESI and MOST marks a promising partnership at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation. With ongoing endeavours in rail technology and technology transfer, as well as forward-looking plans for digital technology and AI in 2024, the collaboration is poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of both Thailand and China. As these two nations combine their strengths, they stand to create a technological synergy that promises sustainable development and a brighter future on the global stage.
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The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is devising incentives to support the implementation of 5G telecommunications network technology in Indonesia. This step is taken as part of a strategy to optimise the 5G network to enhance internet speed significantly.
Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Budi Arie Setiadi has revealed that the government’s efforts are geared towards encouraging investment in this sector. One specific measure is to incentivise telecommunications operators to encourage them to make large-scale investments. With these incentives in place, operators can avoid making a substantial upfront payment, which can reduce their investment costs.
Budi Arie Setiadi also expressed his belief that internet speed in Indonesia will continue to increase in line with the advancement of digital technology. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is committed to making Indonesia one of the top 10 countries in the world in terms of internet speed by implementing a robust 5G network. Therefore, the government will continue to focus on developing the digital infrastructure to support this goal.
In addition, Budi Arie Setiadi emphasised the importance of establishing a strong digital infrastructure. He explained that includes the development of a reliable and extensive 5G network, which will help meet the needs of the public and industries as they navigate the ever-evolving digital era.
“5G in the future will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping not just the telecommunications landscape but also the broader digital ecosystem,” Budi Arie Setiadi elaborated. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and reliant on high-speed data transmission, Indonesia is positioning itself strategically to harness the potential of 5G technology for its growth and development.
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has embarked on a mission to position Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, among the top 10 nations globally regarding 5G network deployment.
“When we discuss speed, it’s a measure relative to other nations, but what truly matters is our global ranking. We employ this benchmark because the world’s pace of internet adoption is not slowing down. Even if our target is to achieve 100 Mbps, if we observe that the global rankings are on the ascent, we remain steadfast in our pursuit,” he expressed.
Furthermore, he also underscored that the government is committed to assessing and crafting strategic initiatives to deliver improved-speed 5G network services. He emphasised that they are poised to collaborate closely with various mobile operators and industry ecosystems to formulate the most effective strategies.
In pursuing high-quality internet network services, the government also remains acutely attuned to the evolving dynamics within the domestic industry.
Budi Arie further highlighted the significance of fostering an industrial ecosystem that enhances quality sustainably and competitively. He said that it is paramount as it will ensure the industry sustains its health and engages in fair competition.
Commercial 5G services are already operational in 49 cities across Indonesia. Furthermore, the development of 5G networks is actively progressing in five super-priority tourist destinations and is being showcased at various international events.
The Minister’s emphasis on global ranking highlights Indonesia’s determination to benchmark itself against international standards. It acknowledges that the digital landscape is dynamic and constantly evolving, and being among the top performers globally clearly indicates staying relevant in the digital age.
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In its ongoing commitment to reshape the vulnerability management landscape, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the integration of the OASIS Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) Version 2.0 standard into its security advisories, tailored for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), and Medical Devices.
The contemporary risk environment presents organisations with an intricacy of vulnerabilities, creating challenges in effectively managing them. To address this, CISA recognises the crucial role of automation in enhancing the efficiency of vulnerability management efforts. CSAF is a pivotal solution to usher in this automation era by enabling the automated production, distribution, and consumption of security advisories.
This integration of CSAF can reduce the time lag between the vulnerabilities and their remediation by businesses. Moreover, it lays the foundation for developing future tools and mechanisms for automated vulnerability information sharing. This forward-looking approach reflects CISA’s commitment to proactively address the evolving threat landscape and empower organisations to respond effectively to emerging vulnerabilities.
By embracing CSAF Version 2.0, CISA aims to bring about a paradigm shift in vulnerability management, addressing the complexities of the contemporary digital landscape. The organisation’s focus on automation is driven by recognising that efficient responses to vulnerabilities are paramount in safeguarding critical systems and infrastructure. This initiative underscores CISA’s dedication to bolstering the cybersecurity resilience of organisations in an environment characterised by constant change and innovation.
This transition to the CSAF format signifies a pivotal development beyond document formatting. It sets the stage for broader vulnerability response and coordination initiatives at CISA, fostering greater automation and streamlining the drafting and publication processes for these increasingly critical ICS Advisories. This deliberate move aligns with CISA’s mission to proactively address vulnerabilities and bolster cybersecurity in a dynamic threat landscape.
CISA extends a proactive call to action to software and hardware vendors, encouraging them to embrace the CSAF framework for their security advisories. The OASIS CSAF 2.0 standard webpage is a comprehensive resource for vendors, offering detailed insights and background information about this framework.
By adopting CSAF, vendors can contribute to the evolution of cybersecurity practices, fostering greater standardisation and efficiency in disseminating critical security information. This collective effort ensures that stakeholders across the cybersecurity landscape can respond effectively to emerging threats and vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing the resilience of digital ecosystems.
Additionally, this alignment with CISA’s proactive strategy streamlines vulnerability management and enhances the overall security posture of software and hardware products. By adopting the CSAF 2.0 standard, vendors and providers contribute to a more efficient and coordinated response to emerging threats. This, in turn, reinforces the resilience of critical infrastructure and digital systems in an increasingly complex and dynamic threat landscape.
Embracing the CSAF framework fosters interoperability and information exchange among stakeholders. It allows for a more structured and standardised way of communicating security advisories, making it easier for organisations to understand, prioritise, and act upon vulnerabilities effectively. This collaborative approach ensures that the cybersecurity community can collectively address emerging threats quickly and precisely, reducing potential risks and minimising the impact of security incidents.
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The upgrade of the Vietnam-US bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has created opportunities for Vietnam to attract more high-quality investments in the fields of innovation and advanced technology.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently attended a meeting with chief executive officers of leading United States enterprises in the semiconductor industry in Washington DC. According to a report, American business representatives spoke highly of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry’s potential, noting the presence of high-quality human resources and the continuously advancing capabilities of local enterprises and training establishments in the country.

They believed that the possibility for cooperation between the two countries in the semiconductor industry is substantial and holds great significance for the development of bilateral relations in the new era. During the meeting, participants explored investment prospects in Vietnam and put forth collaborative strategies to nurture a semiconductor ecosystem. They suggested that in the long run, American companies could consider establishing chip factories in Vietnam.
The Prime Minister urged the United States semiconductor enterprises to increase their investment in Vietnam across all stages of the semiconductor industry, including infrastructure development, technology transfer, design, production, distribution, and manpower training. The collaboration should involve businesses, research institutions, and training establishments from both countries.
This approach will pave the way for enhancing the quality of human resources and the capabilities of Vietnamese companies, enabling the country to further engage in the value and supply chains of the global semiconductor industry.
Developing Vietnam’s semiconductor industry aligns with the current global trend and harnesses the potential and resources available in the country. Moreover, it brings about tangible benefits for people, therefore, the Minister noted that Vietnamese citizens will actively participate and contribute to the process.
He claimed that the government and relevant ministries and sectors are committed to creating an equal and healthy business environment. They will offer optimal conditions for foreign enterprises, including United States semiconductor companies, to operate in Vietnam stably, effectively, and sustainably.
At the event, three significant memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed by Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) with American partners. The agreements aim to bolster design capabilities, advance product development, and enhance the training of human resources dedicated to the semiconductor industry.
One of these MoUs signed with an electronic design automation company, is geared towards providing support for the establishment of a chip design incubation centre. The second agreement was formulated to foster the growth of Vietnam’s semiconductor and electronics sector. Within this partnership, NIC will offer Vietnamese universities, training centres, and startups the necessary technology and training programmes to design and develop semiconductor products.
Under the third agreement, NIC will work with an American university to engage with Vietnamese research institutes and educational organisations to develop training programmes and share research in the domains of semiconductors and related fields. Additionally, they will actively seek and leverage appropriate sources of funding to enhance the capacity of the workforce in the semiconductor industry.
Founded in 2019, NIC supports and develops Vietnam’s startup and innovation ecosystem. Its mission is to modernise the country’s economic growth model by harnessing the power of science and technology. In October, NIC will inaugurate its new research centre located in the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park in Hanoi. This facility will include a chip design incubation centre equipped with cutting-edge technologies from key partners of NIC.