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8% Economic Growth Is a Must
Deputy Minister of Finance II Thomas Djiwandono emphasized that achieving an 8% economic growth rate is essential for Indonesia to advance as a developed nation. During a discussion at the Dhanapala Building of the Ministry of Finance on September 24, 2024, he stated, "Reaching this ambitious target is not just…
Accelerating Regional Economic Growth Through the Optimization of Digitalization in Local Government Transactions
Amid the challenging dynamics of the global economy, Indonesia's economic growth has managed to stay around 5.0%, surpassing the global average growth of 3.4%. This achievement is attributed to the hard work and effective coordination between the central and regional governments, as well as the full support of the Indonesian…
Bilateral Meeting of Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Trade with the Minister of Economy of Portugal
The Indonesian Minister of Trade, Jerry Sambuaga, held a bilateral meeting with Portugal's Minister of Economy, Pedro Reis, in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, September 20. The meeting covered several topics, including trade and investment performance between Indonesia and Portugal, developments in the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, potential…
The State Budget Performance Until August 2024 Remains On-Track, National Economy Stays Positive
As of the end of August, the performance of the State Budget (APBN) remains on track with the targets set in the 2024 APBN Bill. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani revealed during the APBN KiTa press conference that budget performance saw slight improvements, particularly in revenue collection. The state's revenue reached…
