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Preparations for Eid under way in Indonesia despite deflation
Published on 25 Mar 2025 5:27:25 PM
Markets in Indonesia's capital Jakarta are bustling with sellers and buyers preparing for Lebaran, or Eid, celebrations next week.
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Markets in Indonesia's capital Jakarta are bustling with sellers and buyers preparing for Lebaran, or Eid, celebrations next week.
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