Draft State Budget 2026 Works Hard to Build the Nation

Tim SUAR
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1 Min
By: Tim SUAR
Draft State Budget 2026 Works Hard to Build the Nation
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto delivers the Draft State Budget (RAPBN) and Financial Note for Fiscal Year 2026.
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An ambitious target has been set to drive Indonesia’s economic growth to 5.4% in 2026.

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