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Suahasil seen to prioritize fiscal discipline, continuity
Economy 13 hours ago

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Suahasil seen to prioritize fiscal discipline, continuity

The new finance minister is expected to favor predictable policy and tighter governance even as Prabowo pushes for growth. 
Long-term sectoral growth patterns: What should we focus on?
Economy 19 hours ago

Long-term sectoral growth patterns: What should we focus on?

The manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP remains substantial, 19.1 percent in 2025, but its growth has lagged behind national growth, causing its share of GDP to decline over the past 15 years.
Volcanic eruptions take toll on economy
Economy 6 days ago

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Volcanic eruptions take toll on economy

Indonesian authorities currently categorize six volcanoes as alert level 3, which signifies an increase in volcanic activity whereby eruptions may occur, just one step shy of the final level that describes a high likelihood of an imminent, substantially more dangerous eruption.
Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak index
Academia 3 weeks ago

Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak index

Much like The Economist’s Big Mac Index, tracking the price of a standard packet of nasi lemak reveals the true story of Malaysia’s domestic purchasing power far better than quarterly GDP figures.
2027 budget plan puts prudence, credibility to the test
Economy 1 month ago

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2027 budget plan puts prudence, credibility to the test

Economists stress that creating a credible plan is more important than painting a bold aspiration, as the government continues to propose ambitious economic growth targets, while seeking to uphold fiscal prudence.
A healthy economy must be felt
Editorial 1 month ago

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A healthy economy must be felt

Similar to how money can buy some peace of mind but is no guarantor of happiness, a strong economy does not necessarily lead to general prosperity.
Solid fundamentals mask economic hardship felt by many: CSIS
Economy 1 month ago

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Solid fundamentals mask economic hardship felt by many: CSIS

Rising spending among the wealthy while middle-class consumption loses steam suggests overall purchasing power is failing to keep pace with GDP growth. 
Purbaya forecasts high GDP growth this year
Economy 1 month ago

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Purbaya forecasts high GDP growth this year

The finance minister said the full year GDP growth this year was projected to hover between 5.6 and 6 percent despite the likelihood of a slowdown in the second quarter.
Stability versus growth: Indonesia’s test in H2 2026
Economy 1 month ago

Stability versus growth: Indonesia’s test in H2 2026

The real challenge facing policymakers in the second half of the year is not simply between stability and growth, but whether they can maintain the former toward the latter so as to nurture confidence in Indonesia's economy.
When economic growth and manufacturing go their separate ways
Academia 2 months ago

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When economic growth and manufacturing go their separate ways

As Indonesia’s factory activity plummets while the broader economy expands, a troubling question emerges: is the nation outgrowing the very manufacturing engine it needs to achieve its high-income ambitions?

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