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View all search resultsIndonesia's economy expanded by a modest 5.04 percent in the third quarter of 2025, adding 1.9 million new jobs over the past year. The government quickly celebrated the achievement, hailing it as proof that economic growth is reaching the people. Yet behind the upbeat headlines lies a deeper question: is this growth truly generating quality employment, or merely fueling the quiet expansion of the informal economy?
The government is planning to roll out the red carpet for global talents through a soon-to-be launched "golden visa" program, which aims at making Indonesia a more enticing place to work in through a longer stay permit.
The Association of Indonesian City Governments (APEKSI), in collaboration with the German government's international cooperation agency for sustainable development (GIZ), held the “Kick Off Meeting for Mainstreaming Inclusive Job Centers for City Governments” on Wednesday at Hotel JS Luwansa Kuningan in Jakarta.
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