Indonesia is taking steps to make its economy more resilient to withstand global shocks like inflation, especially from the U.S., said its finance minister.
remains stubbornly highHeadline consumer price index, a key indicator of inflation, dropped to 5.28% year on year in January from 5.51% in December,Stripping away volatile food and energy prices, core inflation came in at 3.27% in January year on year, dropping slightly from 3.36% in December, data showed.
She added the government is also supporting the central bank to make sure inflation remains low so that it doesn't hurt the purchasing power of its people.
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