Jakarta, April 7 -- The Industry Ministry urges small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to optimize the use of technology, as opportunities for digital economic transactions in Indonesia continue to grow rapidly.

According to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, digital transformation is key for SMEs to expand their market reach and improve their competitiveness amidst increasing global competition.

SMEs need to improve their capabilities to grow and develop amidst competition, including from imported products, such as by strengthening online promotions, he noted.

"We are consistently implementing a digital literacy improvement program for SMEs to help them use and leverage digital marketing to expand their market reach," Kartasas...