Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government’s debt accumulation continues at a measured pace, with Rp 185.3 trillion (approximately $11.7 billion USD) in new debt secured through February 2026. This figure represents 22.3% of the government’s Rp 832.2 trillion ($52.6 billion USD) target for debt financing within the 2026 State Budget (APBN). Even as substantial, the … Read more
Jakarta – A recent controversy surrounding the funding of Indonesia’s planned free nutritious meal program for schoolchildren has been clarified by key government and parliamentary figures. Said Abdullah, Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ (DPR) Budgetary Committee (Banggar), has affirmed that the program’s funding, drawn from the national education budget, was approved by both … Read more
“`html Indonesia’s Economic Outlook: Targeting 6% Growth in 2026 Indonesia’s Economic Outlook: Targeting 6% Growth in 2026 Indonesia is aiming for a robust economic growth of 6% in 2026, exceeding the initial government target outlined in the State Budget (APBN) of 5.4%. This optimistic projection, voiced by Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, signals confidence in … Read more