Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 21

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2025-05-21
JAKARTA -- Bank Indonesia has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent, along with the deposit facility and lending facility rates to 4.75 percent and 6.25 percent respectively, following the board of governors meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday. Perry Warjiyo, governor of Bank Indonesia, said the policy is based on inflation projections for 2025-2026, which are expected to remain low within the target range of 2.5......
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