Jakarta, Oct. 23 -- Indonesia's economy grew 5.45 percent in the first half of 2026, outpacing the global average and ranking among the highest across G20 and ASEAN nations, driven by strong investment performance and productive economic sectors, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.

Airlangga delivered the macroeconomic update to President Prabowo Subianto during a plenary cabinet meeting in Jakarta last Wednesday (October 21), marking the first two years of the administration's policy tenure.

"Our economy continues to grow above 5 percent, specifically at 5.45 percent. This is higher than the global average of 3 percent. In fact, it is the highest among the G20 nations and also one of the highest in ASEAN...