Indonesia's August exports and trade surplus hit record as resources boom


JAKARTA, Sept 15 (Reuters): Indonesia's exports hit a record high of US$21.42 billion in August, boosted by surging commodity shipments, helping South-East Asia's biggest economy post its largest ever monthly trade surplus, official data showed.

Robust exports helped Indonesia pull out of recession in the second quarter, but analysts say its recovery may be slowed by Covid-19 infections and supply chain disruptions.

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