Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam strengthened cooperation on AI standards to support regional digital transformation and innovation
Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Singapore attended the Standards & Conformance (S&C) Gala Dinner 2026 organised by Enterprise Singapore. The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of Singapore鈥檚 standardisation system and the 40th anniversary of its accreditation system, while reaffirming the role of standards and accreditation in supporting innovation, economic growth, and global trade.
The programme featured a keynote address by Singapore鈥檚 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong. During the event, representatives from Indonesia鈥檚 National Standardization Agency (BSN), Enterprise Singapore, and Vietnam鈥檚 Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on standards and conformance for artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement aimed to enhance institutional capacities and promote collaboration in the development and implementation of AI-related standards.
The Indonesia Embassy welcomed the trilateral collaboration as a positive step towards strengthening digital transformation, innovation, and the development of a trusted AI ecosystem in ASEAN. The Embassy noted that cooperation among standards institutions would contribute to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting ASEAN鈥檚 digital ambitions.
Source: Indonesia Embassy in Singapore
