Indonesia cannot rely on State Budget alone, Finance Minister says

Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), during the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Qatar. The forum was hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

According to The Peninsula Qatar, the meeting covered various economic and financial topics, as well as current international and regional developments and challenges of mutual interest.

Separately, Adom Online reports that Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stated the government is directing spending toward essential services following the full, timely payment of third-quarter allocations to five statutory funds for 2026. These funds include the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and the Road Maintenance Trust Fund. Dr. Forson noted these payments support healthcare, education, roads, and community development.

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