How deep will the US recession really go? A Reuters survey in December 2022 saying that the recession would be relatively short and shallow.

Entering the year 2023, Indonesia remains optimistic in spite of the headwind of a probable recession in one-third of the world. Our economy continues to maintain positive growth.

Even though Indonesia's exports continue to grow and the trade balance has had a surplus for the last 30 months in a row, the impact of the world economic slowdown must be anticipated more seriously.

Ekonomi Indonesia masih banyak tergantung pada harga komoditas. Ketika harga komoditas naik, perekonomian ikut melaju. Sebaliknya, jika harga turun, perekonomian ikut lesu.

The pandemic is exacerbating the inequality that existed before. The government has proposed that the 2022 State Budget (APBN) be used to overcome poverty and create jobs.

Looking at past developments and uses of technology, several things can serve as bases for further development, for example, mastering skills in engineering and technology such as those used to develop the N-250.

In the short term, we need to ensure that food supplies are sufficient and food access for the people, especially low-income people whose incomes have been severely affected by the pandemic.

We face frequent mediocrity. This may be because we are afraid to take a firm stance, or otherwise, are too complacent to take action. Both end up with the similar situation of being stunned at uncertainty.