About this episode

The episode discusses Indonesia's economic growth and the challenges it faces moving forward.

Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.61% in the first quarter, its fastest pace in more than three years and well ahead of market expectations, boosted by government spending, household consumption and investment into downstream industries. But beneath the headline growth, cracks remain. The rupiah is still under pressure, consumers appear cautious, and concerns are growing over whether fiscal-driven momentum can be sustained. We unpack Indonesia’s economic outlook and the challenges ahead with Enrico Tanuwidjaja, ASEAN Economist for UOB Group. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Enrico Tanuwidjaja

Topics covered

• Indonesia economy
• economic growth
• fiscal policy
• household consumption
• investment
• ASEAN

Keywords

• Indonesia
• economic growth
• 5.61%
• government spending
• household consumption
• investment
• rupiah
• fiscal policy

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Organizations: UOB Group

Places: Indonesia

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