Eko Setiobudi
Eko Setiobudi, SE, ME, is an economist, lecturer at STIES Mitra Karya Bekasi, Indonesia, and business practitioner. His areas of interest include macroeconomics, fiscal policy, financial markets, economic development, international trade, and Indonesia’s role in the global economy. He writes commentary and analysis on Indonesia, ASEAN, Asia, and global economic affairs.
Turning Asia’s economic growth into prosperity
Asia remains a centre of economic growth, but the IMF expects the region to slow from 5.0% in 2025 to 4.4% in 2027. With household debt, living costs and weak consumer confidence in play, the test is whether growth lifts real incomes, savings and purchasing power.
