Indonesia President Calls for More Prudent Government Spending Amid Global tensions

PRABOWO SUBIANTO - JAKARTA. Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto called on Tuesday for more efficient government spending amid expected economic challenges caused by rising geopolitical tensions.

Prabowo, who took office in October, told his ministers and government officials that such tensions are expected to slow the growth of the world's major economies, without mentioning any country although citing a "military emergency" as an example.

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