TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top three news on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Here are the highlights: Jokowi on Middle Class Decline: All Countries Face Similar Issue, 10 Busiest Airports in the World, and Indonesia AirAsia Launches New Direct Flights of Hong Kong – Bali and Jakarta.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Jokowi on Middle Class Decline: All Countries Face Similar Issue
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo stated that the decline of the middle class to the brink of vulnerable poverty is not unique to Indonesia. “This issue exists in almost all countries due to the global economic downturn and [the lingering effects of] the COVID-19 pandemic that occurred 2-3 years ago,” he told journalists at the Persahabatan Hospital in East Jakarta, on Friday, August 30, 2024.
The number of Indonesians classified as middle class has significantly decreased in recent years, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). From 57.33 million people in 2019, the middle-class population has declined to 47.85 million in 2024, representing a loss of 9.48 million individuals.
2. 10 Busiest Airports in the World
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Airport Council International reported remarkable aircraft activity in airports based on its comprehensive data. In 2023, global passenger traffic reached 8.7 billion, driven largely by international travel. ACI World, as the Airport Council International is also known, conducted an extensive survey across more than 2,700 airports in over 185 countries, involving its global network of airport operators, aviation stakeholders, and investors.
Here is the list of the world’s 10 busiest airports by passenger traffic, according to ACI and Airport Technology.
3. Indonesia AirAsia Launches New Direct Flights of Hong Kong – Bali and Jakarta
TEMPO.CO, Tangerang – Low-cost airline Indonesia AirAsia has expanded its Asian network with the introduction of direct flight routes from Jakarta and Bali to Hong Kong. “This new route opens up opportunities to bring more passengers to explore mainland China,” stated Veranita Yosephine, President Director of Indonesia AirAsia, on Friday, August 30, 2024.
According to her, the launch of these routes underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its reach across Asia. Following its successful presence in ASEAN and Australia, the airline has solidified its position as a leading carrier offering a wide range of destinations.
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