Jakarta, Nov. 6 -- Indonesia's creative economy has emerged as a key national growth driver, generating more than Rp1,500 trillion ($94 billion) in GDP and employing 26.47 million people in the year since October 2024, the government said Wednesday.

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya reported the sector's achievements to President Prabowo Subianto during a Limited Cabinet Meeting at the Merdeka Palace.

"The creative economy has proven its resilience amid global challenges," Harsya said in a statement Thursday, noting investment in the first half of 2025 reached Rp90.1 trillion ($5.6 billion), or 66 percent of the annual target, reflecting strong investor confidence.

Exports from creative industries reached $12.9 billion in t...