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Indonesia: Election result looks good for growth

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) almost certainly has done enough to avoid a September run-off in Indonesia’s presidential elections. The result is good for Indonesia’s economy and markets. The new government should have broader parliamentary support and will be more technocratic, which should mean the implementation of economic reforms will improve.

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