Jakarta, Nov. 16 -- Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has expressed confidence that Indonesia's economy will grow by six percent in 2026, higher than this year's rate of around five percent.

"In my projection, the economy will grow at a more favorable rate; maybe it will expand by about six percent," he told the media in Jakarta on Sunday.

Purbaya noted that his optimism stems from the government's success in formulating and carrying out policies that have proven effective in stimulating economic performance.

"We will remain on the right track if we continue to carry out existing policies," the state treasurer said.

He highlighted that the economic growth rate stands at 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, adding that Ind...