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The strategic importance of STI is growing in today's society, and countries are competing to achieve excellence in this field. Innovation is facilitated in an environment where diverse human resources interact, collaborate, and compete.

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key player in global economic growth and technological innovation.

Since childhood, I've loved robot anime and new gadgets, and while wondering "how are they able to move like that?", my interest in manufacturing began.

I have been interested in manufacturing since early childhood and was thinking of studying architecture when I entered university. I was also interested in pharmaceutical sciences because of my allergies, and I was not sure which major to pursue.