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Indonesia's Q2 GDP growth disappoints on tepid spending
Published Mon, Aug 7, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Jakarta
INDONESIA'S gross domestic product grew more slowly than expected in the second quarter, as private consumption remained lethargic, adding to signs that South-east Asia's largest economy is stuck in a low gear and may need more stimulus.
The resource-rich economy grew 5.01 per cent in April-June from a year earlier, slightly slower than forecast and unchanged from the first quarter's pace.
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