In regard to state revenue, the government targeted Rp 1.84 quadrillion ($127.24 billion), with tax collection projected at Rp 1.5 quadrillion and nontax revenue projected at Rp 333.2 trillion.

Based on the expenditure components in the GDP, household spending grew 5.93 percent, while exports rose 31.78 percent, imports 31.22 percent, investment 7.54 percent and government spending 8.06 percent.

The success of public mobility restrictions coupled with the acceleration of the vaccination program will determine how fast Indonesia can get out of the COVID-19 crisis.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said he was optimistic that economic growth would reach 7 percent in the second quarter.

Every country has a dream of making its people prosperous. That is why they always strive to drive economic growth, as one of the ways to make the dream come true. Indonesia is no exception.

We face frequent mediocrity. This may be because we are afraid to take a firm stance, or otherwise, are too complacent to take action. Both end up with the similar situation of being stunned at uncertainty.

For nearly a year, the Covid-19 pandemic has stalled almost all economic activity. Amid such uncertainty, glimmers of hope can slowly begin to be reconciled and the pace of recovery can be accelerated.