JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economy grew more than expected in April-June, official data showed on Friday, thanks to a boost in consumer spending during Ramadan and surging state spending.

While the result is below the government annual target, analysts said it could indicate that Southeast Asia’s biggest economy may finally be pulling out of a long slowdown.

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