Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy and Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Christopher B. Montero agreed to boost bilateral creative economy ties through cross-border collaboration and market expansion across Southeast Asia.

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that bilateral cooperation holds strong potential through talent exchange and the creation of commercialized cultural products.

"We share many similarities and the potential to complement each other. I hope we can strengthen collaboration between our creative talents for mutual benefit," Harsya remarked in a statement on Monday.

He noted that the Philippines' recognized talent and creative sector offer Indonesia opportunities for cross-su...