Jakarta, Sept. 23 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto commended the ANTARA Business Forum (ABF) 2026, which provided a platform to exchange views on Indonesia's economic direction, while also expressing appreciation for ANTARA News Agency.

"I appreciate this business forum because ANTARA has become 'the spring' of news reporting. Therefore, I appreciate this event and its good organization," he said during a press conference held on the sidelines of the forum in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The ABF 2026 brought together government officials, business leaders, economists, and academics to foster synergy in advancing economic growth as Indonesia looks toward its prospects in 2027.

Held under the theme "The Synergy H...