Batam, Riau Islands, July 10 -- Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza has said that the information and communication technology (ICT) manufacturing sector can be a key driver for achieving the target of 8 percent economic growth.

"The government has a strong ambition to reach 8 percent growth. One of the sectors we see as having significant potential and impact is the ICT (manufacturing) industry," he added during a discussion held here on Thursday.

He said that the government is continuing to learn from countries that have successfully developed high-tech industries, such as India, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

"India, over the past decade, has made a major leap in the ICT industry. They have attracted significant investment and built a strong...