JAKARTA -- Indonesia's economy expanded 5.04% in the July-September quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, as rises in exports and government spending offset slower household consumption, the country's statistics agency said Wednesday.
Finance minister expects economy to pick up in final quarter with more manufacturing orders

Shoppers browse batik outfits in Jakarta. Providing quality jobs to support growth is one of the main challenges of President Prabowo Subianto's administration. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's economy expanded 5.04% in the July-September quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, as rises in exports and government spending offset slower household consumption, the country's statistics agency said Wednesday.