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Self-sufficiency or statistical mirage? Rethinking Indonesia’s food data
Academia 5 months ago

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Self-sufficiency or statistical mirage? Rethinking Indonesia’s food data

True food self-sufficiency cannot be measured merely by production figures or the absence of imports. It rests on data integrity, policy consistency and the state’s ability to ensure equitable access to affordable food for all.
Manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low
Economy 5 months ago

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Manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low

Strong shipments of processed goods and higher-value exports helped maintain Indonesia’s trade surplus in September, while global energy prices, including coal prices, weakened.
Egg, chicken demand drives food inflation to two-year high
Economy 5 months ago

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Egg, chicken demand drives food inflation to two-year high

Food prices rose 6.6 percent in October after a 6.44 percent increase in September.
Indonesia struggles to create jobs for its youth
Economy 6 months ago

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Indonesia struggles to create jobs for its youth

According to research from the World Bank, one out of seven young Indonesians may find themselves out of work.
Gold price spike lifts inflation to 2.65 percent in September
Economy 6 months ago

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Gold price spike lifts inflation to 2.65 percent in September

Rice, traditionally a major driver of inflation, provided relief in September, with prices falling for the second time this year after a decline in April.
Indonesia sees 10 percent surge in foreign visitors through July
Economy 7 months ago

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Indonesia sees 10 percent surge in foreign visitors through July

In early 2025, foreign arrivals declined steadily from January, falling to a low of 984,770 in March before rebounding in the following months. 
Strong exports bolster Indonesia’s monthly trade surplus
Economy 7 months ago

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Strong exports bolster Indonesia’s monthly trade surplus

Indonesia achieved a trade surplus for a 63rd consecutive month as the country’s exports exceeded imports by US$4.17 billion in July.
Inflation eases in August despite rising food prices
Economy 7 months ago

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Inflation eases in August despite rising food prices

Expenditures in the food, beverage and tobacco category contributed most to monthly deflation in August, when the CPI eased to 108.51 from 108.60 in July.
A startling GDP report
Editorial 7 months ago

A startling GDP report

Many would characterize the current state of our economy as neither normal, nor healthy.
Researchers urge BPS to reveal details of GDP calculation
Economy 8 months ago

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Researchers urge BPS to reveal details of GDP calculation

Economists from multiple research organizations have urged Statistics Indonesia (BPS) to reveal the calculation behind the recently released gross domestic product (GDP) data after growth far exceeded projections.
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