Jakarta, Aug. 20 -- Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry is partnering with the Indonesia Open Network (ION) to expand global market access for local creative products and boost the competitiveness of the country's creative sector.

Deputy Creative Economy Minister Irene Umar said technology integration could strengthen business infrastructure while raising the economic value and global competitiveness of Indonesian creative works.

"Partnering with ION is important for expanding broader, more inclusive digital-market access for Indonesian creators," Irene said in a statement on Thursday.

The partnership will focus on market access, digital marketing, cross-border trade, financing, intellectual property protection, and artificial intell...