Economics

Indonesia’s Trade Slumps as Virus Takes Heavy Toll on Economy

  • Exports fall 7% in April to mark biggest drop in eight months
  • Imports contract for 10th month in worrying sign for economy
Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg
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Indonesia’s exports slumped in April and imports plunged for a 10th straight month, underscoring worries about the overall health of Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.