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Opinion 2 weeks ago
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Analysis: 2027 budget sticks to growth agenda despite headwinds
President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled the government’s proposed state budget for the 2027 fiscal year, outlining another substantial expansion in government spending ahead of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day. Government expenditure is set to rise to Rp 4,097.2 trillion (US$230.4 billion), from Rp 3,842.7 trillion in this year’s state budget, while state revenue is targeted at Rp 3,426 trillion, compared with Rp 3,153.6 trillion this year. The government is also targeting 6 percent economic growth in 2027, reinforcing Prabowo’s longstanding commitment to using government-led initiatives to accelerate growth.
Opinion 4 weeks ago
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Analysis: RI’s 5.29 percent growth tests sustainability of fiscal expansion
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced that Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.29 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the second quarter of 2026, marking notable growth above the 5 percent threshold amid continued global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The figure also improved from 5.12 percent in the same quarter last year, suggesting that President Prabowo Subianto’s increasingly expansionary fiscal policies have helped sustain domestic economic activity even as global trade growth weakens. However, the stronger growth also comes as the government ramps up spending on its flagship programs, raising questions about the fiscal cost of sustaining this momentum.
Companies 1 month ago
HSBC Indonesia: Partner to Bridge Indonesia’s Growth with Global Capability
Indonesia is expanding infrastructure, strengthening industrial capacity and accelerating digital adoption while pursuing growth that is more resilient, inclusive and sustainable. In an increasingly uncertain world, where supply chains shift rapidly and capital responds instantly to global events, the role of an international bank has evolved. It is no longer merely a facilitator of cross-border transactions, but a strategic partner that helps businesses and institutions navigate complexity with confidence.
Opinion 1 month ago
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Analysis: Credit growth rebounds, but households remain under pressure
Indonesia's banking sector appears to be recovering, with credit growth returning to double digits in May. Yet beneath the encouraging headline, households face mounting financial pressure as consumer lending slows, layoffs rise, savings decline and purchasing power weakens. The contrast highlights a broader challenge: A banking recovery does not necessarily signal an improvement in the real economy.
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