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The average monthly health expenditure per capita of Indonesians has been increasing every year. Health expenditure has taken up a large portion of household budgets and has become a priority.
Every year, the calculation of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) sparks debate and leads to dissatisfaction among both workers/laborers and employers. The discussion always revolves around the gap between the UMP and the reality of the Decent Living Needs (KHL) in various regions.
The government issued policies and provided incentives for the public to boost the economy at the end of the year. This helped to achieve 1 billion domestic tourist trips again this year.
The transaction value during National Online Shopping Day (Harbolnas) continues to increase. In addition to targeting a higher transaction value this year, Harbolnas is an event to expand the dominance of local products.
Relaxation policies for People's Business Credit (KUR) debtors in areas affected by ecological disasters are essential so that they do not become mired in debt when their businesses are unproductive. Of the three provinces affected by disasters in Sumatra, the largest number of debtors are in North Sumatra.
Indonesia has a trade deficit with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries. The signing of a free trade agreement with the EAEU opens up opportunities to expand export markets.
The trend of online lending continues to increase. However, the percentage of lending to the productive sector tends to decline. In order for online lending to optimally drive the economy and encourage job creation, lending to the productive sector must be a priority.
Metropolitan cities such as Surabaya and Bandung have proven to be resilient in the face of fiscal policy shocks. Based on data on Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD), Surabaya and Bandung have consistently ranked in the top two for highest PAD for four years, from 2022 to 2025.
For individuals and families with sufficient financial capacity, the months from October to January are the planned time to travel abroad. After the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of Indonesians traveling abroad has increased.
The government is discussing the imposition of export duties on coal commodities, which will come into effect in 2026. This policy aims to encourage domestic downstreaming, reduce raw material exports, and increase the added value of national mining products.
The growth of Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD) in Indonesian cities during the 2022-2024 period shows contrasting yet progressive dynamics, where high achievements are no longer exclusively owned by large cities.
Indonesia's wood pulp production continues to increase, creating a trade surplus. However, the domestic paper industry is still largely dependent on imported raw materials.
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