Indonesia's gross domestic product growth has decelerated in the second quarter, making the government's target for the full year – a milestone toward reaching President Prabowo Subianto’s goal of 8 percent growth in his tenure – a tall order.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight
Ferry fire raises concerns over lax national maritime safety oversight
The KMP Mutiara Sentosa II fire occurred only a month after a ferry carrying more than 70 passengers sank while sailing near Selayar, a small island off South Sulawesi.
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices
Inflation eases despite pressure from oil prices
Consumer price index growth cooled to 2.88 percent year-on-year in July despite ongoing pressure from high global oil prices, according to the latest report from Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Friday, July 31, 2026
Cost pressures, weak demand cloud govt housing program
Cost pressures, weak demand cloud govt housing program
The mass mortgage signing ceremony on July 30 came as the government attempts to revive housing distribution in spite of the mounting challenges facing Prabowo's "3 million homes" program, including slower disbursements, rising construction costs and weaker spending power amid unwavering demand.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Leaving Indonesia, loving Indonesia: A path for diaspora
Leaving Indonesia, loving Indonesia: A path for diaspora
For a nation confident in its future, leaving Indonesia and loving Indonesia are not opposites—they are two sides of a dynamic global identity.
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