Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- Indonesia is seeking a greater role in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, aerospace, and energy technology.

Participation in these industries requires the ability to monitor trade in goods and technologies that can serve both civilian and military purposes.

Without a clear regulatory framework, companies face uncertainty over licensing requirements, while trading partners need assurances that sensitive technologies will not be diverted to unauthorized users.

These concerns have prompted Indonesia to develop a Strategic Trade Management (STM), a framework for controlling trade in dual-use goods and technologies.

The framework is intended to minimize the risks of diversion and misuse of strat...