ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesia through the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) together with the South Korean Government officially launched the High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure as part of the ASEAN-Korea digital cooperation on March 10, 2025.
This launch marks an important step in increasing computing capacity and data utilization in the ASEAN region. The event was attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN, Lee Jang Geun, the Secretary General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, and the Head of BRIN, Dr. Laksana Tri Handoko.
HPC is part of the Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship (KADIF) flagship project which aims to strengthen the digital ecosystem and data processing in ASEAN.
The Korean Ambassador to ASEAN, Lee Jang Geun, said that this project is the result of a strategic partnership between ASEAN and Korea, with funding of US$30 million over the next five years.
“This project is a step forward in ASEAN-Korea digital collaboration. HPC will support the digital transformation in the region,” said Lee.
Head of BRIN, Laksana Tri Handoko, emphasized that the launch of HPC will provide great benefits for the research ecosystem in ASEAN.
“Without big data, HPC will not be optimal. Therefore, it is important for us to continue to build an inclusive and open digital infrastructure,” he said.
Handoko also said that this HPC will be part of an open platform for ASEAN countries, enabling broader research collaboration in various fields, including artificial intelligence, climate, and bioinformatics.
With its large capabilities and capacity, this HPC will be placed at the BRIN facility in Cibinong. This technology will be used for large-scale data analysis covering environmental, health, and digital economy research.
“We have a responsibility to ensure that this facility can be accessed by all ASEAN member countries and utilized optimally,” added Handoko.
In addition to building HPC infrastructure, this project will also develop a data sharing ecosystem, establish a digital academy in ASEAN, and hold artificial intelligence (AI) competitions to encourage innovation among the younger generation.
“We want to ensure that HPC is not only a research tool, but also a catalyst for the growth of the digital economy in the region,” explained Handoko.
This HPC project also involves various research institutions and industries from Korea, including the Korea Institute of Science and Information Technology (KISTI). HPC technology will play a strategic role in various sectors, including healthcare, e-commerce, and cybersecurity.
On the other hand, ASEAN is a region with rapid digital economic growth. The value of ASEAN’s digital industry is projected to increase from US$300 billion to US$1 trillion by 2030. With the presence of HPC, ASEAN can accelerate data-based innovation and harness the potential of digital technology for more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
The launch of HPC is an important milestone in ASEAN’s digital transformation. With support from Korea, ASEAN now has a high-performance computing infrastructure that can be used to accelerate research and innovation.
“Today we begin an important journey together towards a more advanced ASEAN digital future,” Handoko concluded. (AT Network)
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