Indonesia's development in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector lags behind, both globally and regionally in Southeast Asia. According to data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Indonesia's ICT Development Index (IDI) ranked 115th globally with a score of 3.86 in 2016. Despite a 0.2-point increase, Indonesia's position remains behind, holding steady at 7th in Southeast Asia, surpassing only Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos.
While Singapore's global ICT ranking dropped to 20th, it remains unmatched in Southeast Asia. Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar showed improvements in their ICT rankings. Indonesia and Laos maintained their previous year's positions.
Vietnam's global ICT ranking also declined, yet the country remains a strong competitor to Indonesia. According to the Minister of Communication and Informatics, Rudiantara, the Vietnamese government provides tax and land incentives and strongly supports the development of its telecommunications industry.
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