Indonesian economic growth slows to 5.3% in Q2, but beats forecast
Government spending posted the biggest growth, rising 15.97 per cent in the second quarter on the back of spending for civil servants.
Source: RSS · RSS · August 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 AUGUST 2026 —
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Government spending posted the biggest growth, rising 15.97 per cent in the second quarter on the back of spending for civil servants.
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