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The United Nations at 80: Reform or irrelevance
Academia 1 year ago

The United Nations at 80: Reform or irrelevance

The international organization stands at the cusp of reform to rid itself of outdated practices and embrace an inclusive, long-term vision to redefine its relevance in today's world, and Indonesia is well-positioned to take a lead in this transformative venture.
EU mega budget hits immediate German opposition
Economy 1 year ago

EU mega budget hits immediate German opposition

Germany said it was "unable to accept" the $2.3-trillion budget for 2028-2034, which EU chief Ursula von der Leyen  called "the most ambitious ever proposed".
Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill
Regulations 1 year ago

Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill

The bill is expected to pile an extra $3.4 trillion over a decade onto US' fast-growing deficits.
OECD slashes growth forecast for Indonesia to 4.7%
Economy 1 year ago

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OECD slashes growth forecast for Indonesia to 4.7%

The OECD pointed to sluggish business and consumer confidence, dampened by uncertainty over fiscal policy and persistently high borrowing costs.
Cashing in mining royalties
Editorial 1 year ago

Cashing in mining royalties

For decades, the nation’s extractive industries have been plagued by issues such as corruption and regulatory inconsistency, as well as unfair profit-sharing mechanisms with local governments.
Debt switching and the complex dynamics of BI's independence
Academia 1 year ago

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Debt switching and the complex dynamics of BI's independence

The law restricts the government from conducting debt switches without following specific procedures, such as initial offerings in the primary market.
Budget deficit may cross 3 percent threshold on costly programs
Regulations 1 year ago

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Budget deficit may cross 3 percent threshold on costly programs

The Prabowo administration's first 100 days indicate a potential for accelerated debt accumulation to help finance the President's free meals and housing programs, economists say, pointing to a fine balance between spending and revenue generation in the coming years to 2029.
2024 budget deficit smaller than anticipated
Economy 1 year ago

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2024 budget deficit smaller than anticipated

Last year’s budget closed with a deficit of Rp 507.8 trillion (US$31.34 billion), 2.29 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati revealed in a press conference on Monday.
Gerindra lawmaker denies rumors about plan to change State Finance Law
Regulations 2 years ago

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Gerindra lawmaker denies rumors about plan to change State Finance Law

A member of Prabowo Subianto’s Gerindra Party who also heads the president-elect’s transition team has denied a report about alleged plans of the incoming administration to revise the State Finance Law.
Excess spending, tax shortfall to drive deficit far beyond budget plan
Economy 2 years ago

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Excess spending, tax shortfall to drive deficit far beyond budget plan

Indonesia’s fiscal deficit is projected to be much larger than planned as the state is set to spend more but collect less in tax than laid out in the budget for this year.

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