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Indonesia's Creative Economy 3rd Largest in GDP Terms: Sandiaga Uno
Indonesia’s creative economy industry has been ranked the third largest in the world in terms of its contribution to the national gross domestic product (GDP), Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, said. "So, we must be proud that Indonesia is ranked third in terms of creative economy…
POLL-Bank Indonesia seen holding rates steady to support recovery
JAKARTA, April 16 (Reuters) - Indonesia’s central bank is expected leave its key policy rate unchanged at a record low for the rest of the year to support an economic recovery, while trying to maintain financial market stability, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.Bank Indonesia (BI) will keep the 7-day…
Jeneponto should strive to become quality agriculture center: minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo has encouraged Jeneponto Regency in South Sulawesi Province to become a center for quality agriculture and animal husbandry to fulfill the nation’s food requirements. "I would like to urge all villages in Jeneponto to have an agricultural area that can produce twice…
Indonesia's exports and imports grow more than expected in March
Indonesia’s exports surged in March due to higher commodity prices and rebounding global demand, while imports also grew by more than expected last month as domestic manufacturing activity improved, statistics bureau data showed on Thursday.Merchandise exports beat forecast with an annual jump of 30.47% to $18.35 billion on rising shipments…
