Prabowo touts government’s early wins in state address, says Indonesia could hit 6% growth by this year

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered a State of the Nation address on Friday, highlighting the country's economic performance during his tenure. During the speech, he reported that Indonesia experienced its strongest first-half economic growth in over a decade and expressed optimism that the nation could reach a 6% growth rate by the end of the year, despite ongoing global economic uncertainty.

This address marks the second time President Prabowo has delivered such a speech since assuming office in October 2024. The president utilized the platform to emphasize the government's early economic achievements and investment gains, positioning the current growth trajectory as a significant milestone for the country.