Minister for National Development Planning and Head of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana in a press statement here Saturday said Indonesia is the second fastest economy in the world.
Indonesia is second fastest economy in the world 20 , 2012 | Source: Antara News Minister for National Development Planning and Head of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana in a press statement here Saturday said Indonesia is the second fastest economy in the world. Indonesia is second only to China in economic growth, Armida said, pointing out Chinese economy grew 8.7 percent and Indonesia`s economy expanded 6.4 percent in the second quarter of the year.
The Indonesian government has ensured that people in the age group of over 18 years will receive the COVID-19 vaccine to expand vaccination coverage to 70 percent across Indonesia.
The Indonesian government plans to issue savings sukuk (Islamic bonds), series ST007, to expand the base of retail investors in the domestic financial market and finance green projects in the state budget (APBN).
President Joko Widodo recently signed a regulation specifying the procurement and immunization schedule for the COVID-19 vaccine for Indonesia, which has been battling the deadly disease since March 2 this year.
President Joko Widodo on Wednesday said the coronavirus pandemic has reminded the nation and the state of the importance of science and technology.
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi offered her condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims of the explosion that rocked Beirut in Lebanon on Tuesday evening.
Indonesia is working with South Korea to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus disease, in addition to collaborating with China.
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