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Govt sticks with high growth projection despite global turmoil

Economy 2 weeks ago

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Govt sticks with high growth projection despite global turmoil

The target for year-on-year GDP growth of 5.5 to 6 percent in the first quarter remains in place, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced on Wednesday.

Pramono’s uneventful start

Editorial 1 month ago

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Pramono’s uneventful start

One year in, Jakarta’s "more colorful" makeover is facing a gray reality of systemic waste and stagnant flood mitigation. With the honeymoon over, the city’s 11 million residents are waiting to see if their governor will finally tackle the perennial problems lurking behind the populist wins.

Unlocking regional potential to boost economic growth

Economy 1 month ago

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Unlocking regional potential to boost economic growth

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia is endowed with diverse economic potential across regions, reflected in regional economic structures and export profiles.

'Be realistic' says Prabowo, while defending key programs

Economy 1 month ago

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'Be realistic' says Prabowo, while defending key programs

President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized the need to be realistic in a speech on the Indonesian economy, where he promoted key initiatives of his administration to drive gross domestic product growth.

New deputy finance minister guns for 5.6% first-quarter GDP growth

Economy 1 month ago

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New deputy finance minister guns for 5.6% first-quarter GDP growth

Just under a week since he was sworn in last Thursday, the ex-Bank Indonesia deputy governor is setting his sights accelerated state spending this quarter to reach up to 5.6 percent growth from an initial 5.5 percent target.

Indonesia’s growth: Resilient but uneven

Economy 1 month ago

Indonesia’s growth: Resilient but uneven

Although formal job creation has improved, job quality, reflected in income stability, benefits and productivity, remains unequal.

From GDP to good jobs: Managing AI’s barbell effect

Academia 1 month ago

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From GDP to good jobs: Managing AI’s barbell effect

As AI threatens to hollow out the middle of Indonesia's labor market, state policies must pivot from cost-cutting automation toward a human-centered pathway of skill-based hiring and high-value augmentation.

2025 GDP growth misses target

Economy 1 month ago

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2025 GDP growth misses target

Economic growth improved slightly last year but failed to meet the government’s target set out in the state budget.

Indonesia’s economy: Closing 2025 on a firmer footing

Economy 1 month ago

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Indonesia’s economy: Closing 2025 on a firmer footing

Strong household consumption, fiscal acceleration and transmission from government capital spending to investment may be sufficient to grow economic growth faster in Q4 2025.

Airlangga announces Rp 13t stimulus for Ramadan, Idul Fitri

Economy 1 month ago

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Airlangga announces Rp 13t stimulus for Ramadan, Idul Fitri

The government has announced plans to spend Rp 13 trillion (US$773 million) on stimulus measures aimed at boosting travel and consumption during the upcoming festive period.

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