With an annual production capacity of 21.6 million units, Aspilsan has the potential to strengthen the EV ecosystem supply chain in Indonesia.Indonesia’s EV population has grown rapidly—from 116,000 units in 2023 to 207,000 units in 2024. This event is a golden opportunity to broaden perspectives and serves as motivation for Indonesian youth to become more engaged in R&D at home,” the minister said.He added that Teknofest 2025 provided a valuable learning space for young Indonesian researchers. This approach has led to a growing sense of national pride among Turkish youth toward their country’s technological progress.“One key lesson we can take is that Türkiye has built a culture of national pride through the advancement of science and technology. These centers promote healthy competition among regions in developing cutting-edge technologies. Translator: Ahmad, Azis KurmalaEditor: M Razi RahmanCopyright © ANTARA 2025