Video: The World on Alert as Debt Surge Surrounds

Government debt conditions in various major countries around the world are beginning to move out of sync. In the last two decades, some countries have seen their debt surge sharply, while others have managed to lower their debt burdens. Based on data from the IMF World Economic Outlook October 2025 edition, the government debt-to-GDP ratio in several large economies indicates quite significant changes between 2005 and 2025. For more details, watch the presentation by Crysania Suhartanto in the CNBC Indonesia Power Lunch programme (Monday, 11/05/2026).