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Weak Indonesian growth a challenge for new president

A breakdown of today’s GDP data show weak domestic demand as the main factor responsible for the slowdown in Indonesia’s economy last quarter. The disappointing figures act as a timely reminder of the scale of the challenge facing Joko Widodo as he prepares to take over as president in October. 

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