Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Indonesia hosted the 2025 Asian Regional Meeting (ARM) on the Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) initiative in Batam, Riau Islands, to foster cooperation among international vocational colleges.

Speaking at the opening ceremony at the State Polytechnic of Batam (Polibatam) on Wednesday, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto highlighted Indonesia's long track record of producing notable innovations, according to a statement issued Thursday.

He emphasized the need for universities to apply the CDIO approach beyond classrooms to deliver greater, tangible contributions to industries.

"It is crucial for lecturers and researchers to step directly into the industrial world by engaging C...