Indonesia condemns renewed Israeli strikes amid Gaza peace talks

Indonesia condemns renewed Israeli strikes amid Gaza peace talks

Indonesia has condemned Israel's renewed attacks on Gaza amid ongoing negotiations over the territory's postwar reconstruction plan, saying the strikes have worsened the plight of Palestinians and urging Tel Aviv to fully honor its obligations under the ceasefire agreement. 

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GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter

GDP growth slows to 5.29 in second quarter

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.

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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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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).

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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.

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