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Consumption and Investment Become Driving Forces of Economic Growth in Q1 2024
The Indonesian economy recorded a growth of 5.11% year on year (yoy) in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). This growth marks an increase from the 5.04% growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 and also surpasses the 5.04% growth in the…
Implementation of FIR and Extradition Becomes a Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation between the President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of Singapore at the 7th Leaders’ Retreat
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), and the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, held the 7th Leaders’ Retreat at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java (29/4). This meeting served as an important momentum for both leaders to discuss various strategic issues at both bilateral…
Indonesia Offers $9.6 Billion Projects at Upcoming World Water Forum
Indonesia will soon host the World Water Forum, and the Southeast Asian country is seeking to take the opportunity to look for foreign investors to fund its strategic water-related projects worth totaling up to $9.6 billion.Indonesia is set to hold the 10th World Water Forum in Bali on May 18-25.…
Sulbar Dekranasda Develops Community Handicraft Businesses
Dewan Kerajinan Nasional (Dekranas) Provinsi Sulawesi Barat (Sulbar) is committed to supporting the development of community handicraft businesses in the region. Faisal Thamrin, the Secretary of Dekranasda Sulbar, stated that they have been assisting local handicraft businesses in Sulbar in marketing their products. Collaborating with Koperindag Sulbar and Bank Perwakilan…
