Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- The Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, has identified the food and beverage (F&B) industry as a key driver of job creation in Indonesia.

"The sector grew by 5.8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, making it a major absorber of the Indonesian workforce," the minister said here, Friday.

To support this and other industries, the ministry has developed strategic initiatives, including vocational training with a modern curriculum that focuses on green and digital skills.

They are also establishing "Talent Hubs" and "Innovation Hubs" to foster collaboration between industry, academia, and the government.

Yassierli also highlighted the ministry's ongoing partnerships with companies to expand job access, citin...