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Top Stories
- Indonesia's Economy Grows 5.02% in Q2: Indonesia's economy grew 5.02% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by a rebound in domestic consumption and investment, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
- Jokowi Inaugurates New Capital City: President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) officially inaugurated the new capital city of Nusantara, located in East Kalimantan, on Wednesday. The new capital is expected to reduce the country's reliance on Jakarta and improve the country's economic development.
- Indonesia to Host G20 Summit in 2023: Indonesia will host the G20 Summit in 2023, with the theme "Recover Together, Recover Stronger". The summit is expected to bring together leaders from the world's 20 largest economies to discuss global economic issues.
Regional News
- Flooding Hits West Java: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several areas of West Java, including the cities of Bandung and Cirebon, affecting thousands of people.
- Earthquake Hits Papua: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Papua province on Wednesday, causing panic among residents but no reported casualties.
- Forest Fires in Riau: Forest fires have broken out in Riau province, causing air pollution and health concerns in the region.
Business News
- Indonesia's Stock Market Rises: The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) rose 0.45% on Wednesday, driven by gains in the banking and mining sectors.
- Indonesia's Inflation Rate Remains Low: Indonesia's inflation rate remained low in July, at 1.94%, driven by a decline in food prices and a stable currency.
- Indonesia's Exports Rise: Indonesia's exports rose 12.4% in June, driven by increased shipments of palm oil, coal, and rubber.
Sports News
- Indonesia Wins Gold at SEA Games: Indonesia won its first gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Vietnam, with a victory in the men's sepak takraw event.
- Indonesia's Football Team Loses to Vietnam: Indonesia's national football team lost 2-0 to Vietnam in a friendly match on Wednesday, ahead of the 2022 AFF Suzuki Cup.
Entertainment News
- Indonesian Film Wins Award at Cannes: Indonesian film "Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts" won the Best Screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Indonesian Singer Wins International Award: Indonesian singer Anggun won the Best Asian Artist award at the 2022 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
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