Prabowo, Hisense, and Indonesia's Long Road to Global Technological Sovereignty

Sat, 16 May 2026, 09:07 WIB | By | Source: MEDIAPATRIOT.CO.ID | Economy

Saturday | 16 May 2026 | At | 09:00 | WIB. Mediapatriot.co.id | Jakarta | Latest News — A significant step towards strengthening the national technology industry was once again demonstrated by the government of President Prabowo Subianto. In an atmosphere filled with warmth but laden with strategic messages, President Prabowo directly received a delegation from the Chinese technology giant, Hisense Group, at his residence in Kertanegara, Jakarta, on Friday (15/05/2026).

This meeting was more than just a routine economic diplomacy agenda. Behind the friendly atmosphere that took place in the Kertanegara meeting room, lies the grand direction of Indonesia’s future in building a technology-based industrial power, quality investment, and a globally competitive national economic independence.

The important moment was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Badan Pengelola Investasi Danantara and Hisense Group, witnessed directly by President Prabowo along with the ranks of the Red and White Cabinet. Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi said that this cooperation was the initial step in exploring strategic partnerships in the technology and future industrial sectors.

“On this occasion, President Prabowo also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Badan Pengelola Investasi Danantara and Hisense. The MoU is the initial step in exploring cooperation in the field of technology,” said Prasetyo Hadi in his statement.

The signing was carried out by the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and CEO of Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, CTO of Danantara, Sigit Puji Santosa, and Chairman of Hisense Group, Jia Shaoqian. The strategic meeting was also attended by a number of important government figures, including the Minister of ESDM, Bahlil Lahadalia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, the Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, and the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudarsono.

Technology Diplomacy That Is More Than Just Investment

The meeting between President Prabowo and the Hisense delegation is seen as a strong signal that Indonesia is entering a new chapter of modern economic diplomacy. The government is no longer just opening the door to investment, but is starting to direct international cooperation towards technology transfer, strengthening human resources, and building a sustainable national industrial ecosystem. In recent years, Indonesia has indeed become a magnet for global investment. However, in the Prabowo administration, the direction of investment has begun to shift to high value-added sectors that can strengthen the nation’s competitiveness in the long term. Hisense itself is known as one of the largest technology companies in the world, engaged in electronics, smart devices, and the development of modern digital technology. Hisense’s entry into a strategic partnership with Danantara is considered to open up great opportunities for Indonesia to accelerate the mastery of industrial technology. Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi affirmed that President Prabowo welcomed Hisense’s interest in expanding cooperation with Indonesia. “The meeting took place in a warm and productive atmosphere. President Prabowo welcomed Hisense’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Indonesia, especially in supporting the national development agenda, increasing investment, and strengthening the domestic industrial ecosystem,” he said. Kertanegara Becomes a Symbol of World Trust The meeting in Kertanegara also has a strong symbolic meaning. In the place that is now the center of various strategic agendas of President Prabowo, various important communications concerning the future of Indonesia’s economy and geopolitics were born. The presence of Hisense shows that the international world is starting to see Indonesia not only as a large market, but also as a strategic partner that has political stability, resource strength, and a long-term development vision. This cooperation is expected to create a multiplier effect on national economic growth, including the creation of new jobs, improved quality of Indonesian human resources, and encourage the birth of innovative technology industries in the country. In the face of increasingly fierce global competition, Indonesia’s steps in building strategic partnerships with global technology companies are considered an important part of strengthening the nation’s position on the international stage. Towards a Globally Competitive Indonesia The signing of the MoU between Danantara and Hisense is not just an administrative cooperation document. More than that, the event represents a new optimism about the future of Indonesia as a modern industrial power in the Asian region. The government hopes that this partnership can be sustainable and produce real contributions to the wider community. Technology transfer, increased quality investment, development of the national industry, and the creation of jobs are the main priorities in this cooperation. With a spirit of collaboration and a long-term development vision, Indonesia continues to show itself as a country that is ready to take steps towards a new era of modern industrialization based on technology and innovation. (RML | Editors | Mediapatriot.co.id)

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