Indonesia's GDP growth slows to 5.3% in Q2; economist doubts linger

EconomyGovernment's upbeat full-year forecast requires 'significant game changer'Shoppers buy groceries at a market in Bali, Indonesia, on June 29: Rising prices, particularly for fuel, have squeezed household budgets. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYANAugust 5, 2026 13:20 JSTUpdated on August 5, 2026 16:45 JSTJAKARTA -- Indonesia's economy slowed in the second quarter as household spending eased in the absence of a major Islamic holiday and as the impact of the Iran war became more apparent, official data showed Wednesday.