Jakarta, July 6 -- In a major boost to India's digital diplomacy, Indonesia has launched its own open digital commerce network built entirely on the architectural blueprint of India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This monumental cross-border technology transfer sets a robust backdrop for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's six-day, three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to 11.

The high-profile digital initiative is poised to transform the democratic scale of commerce in the Southeast Asian nation, mirroring India's successful open-network model that empowers grassroots enterprises.

Hailing the project as a milestone in bilateral tech ties, Indonesia Open Network President Director Bayu Prawira Hi...