The Building HPC Infrastructure and HPC Capacity for ASEAN Data Utilization Project, implemented under the Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship (KADIF) program, reached a key milestone with the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN-Korea High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility in Indonesia on June 18, 2026.
Held in Jakarta, the opening ceremony brought together representatives from ASEAN, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), and key stakeholders from across the region, marking an important step in advancing regional digital infrastructure and cooperation.
Supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), the project is a multi-year initiative running from 2024 to 2028 with a total budget of USD 10 million. It is implemented by KISTI in collaboration with BRIN.
“More than just a supercomputer, this facility is a strategic asset for ASEAN. Access to advanced computing capabilities will be essential in supporting innovation, digital transformation, and the region’s future economic competitiveness,” said H.E. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Economic Community.
Strengthening Regional Research and Innovation
The newly inaugurated HPC facility provides advanced computing capacity to support data-intensive research and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. With a theoretical peak performance of approximately 4.28 petaflops, the system can process massive datasets and enabling complex computations required for climate modeling, disaster risk reduction, healthcare innovation, industrial research, and next-generation AI development. It has also been nominated as a candidate for inclusion in the TOP500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
Delivered to BRIN’s Soekarno Science and Technology Area (KST) Cibinong on 21 April 2026, the facility will be accessible to researchers and institutions across ASEAN, helping to address regional gaps in high-performance computing infrastructure and strengthening the foundations for a more integrated data ecosystem.
Building Human Capital for the Digital Economy
In addition to infrastructure development, the project places strong emphasis on capacity building and knowledge transfer. Through 2028, the project will deliver specialized training programs in HPC operations, data utilization, and AI applications. Around 160 local operations personnel are expected to benefit from these technical trainings, ensuring the sustainable management and long-term usability of the facility.
“We hope this facility will be widely utilized to support various initiatives and collaborations among ASEAN member states. The facility is open to researchers, scientists, industry players, policy analysts, and development planners across the region to innovate together,” stated Arif Satria, Chairman of BRIN.
This project reflects the shared commitment of Korea and ASEAN to advancing inclusive digital transformation. By combining world-class computing infrastructure, creation of ASEAN data utilization platform, and human resource development in data and AI, the initiative supports ASEAN’s efforts to build a more resilient, innovative, and competitive digital economy.
Source: HPCwire
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<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
