Archive: 14 November 1994
56 articles found
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
'British bids judged on merit'
'British bids judged on merit' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia would not award projects to British contractors on the strength of loans pledged by the British government, the Star newspaper reported yesterday. Malaysia would not rely on the British for loans and any tenders made by British firms for future government projects would be "evaluated on merit without any consideration for loans," the daily reported Mahathir as saying.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
President Clinton hails U.S.-RP ties, sacrifices
President Clinton hails U.S.-RP ties, sacrifices MANILA (Agencies): President Bill Clinton hailed yesterday the vitality of U.S.-Philippine ties and paid tribute to troops from both countries who fought Japan in World War II, saying the "spirit of Bataan and Corregidor" had helped freedom to flourish. But his day-long goodwill visit to this former American colony was dogged by continued questions about the credibility of his leadership after last week's election defeat.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Police uncover offshore oil thefts
Police uncover offshore oil thefts Officers of the water and air police unit have arrested 24 people for stealing diesel fuel on the Pabelokan and Jagautara islands in the Seribu Island chain, to the north of Jakarta. Spokesman for the City Police A. Latief Rabar told reporters Friday that the uncovering of the offshore thefts was made possible due to information received from executives of Maxus Oil Company, whose fuel was stolen.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia stamps its mark on APEC
Indonesia stamps its mark on APEC JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia asserted itself with their endorsement of the declaration on human resources development, a concept which it has helped promote and push into the forefront of the forum's agenda during its one year leadership. The declaration on the issue, also one main theme of Indonesia's own long term development program, was endorsed at the APEC ministerial meeting which concluded on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Declaration on human resources development
Declaration on human resources development JAKARTA (JP): The following is the text of the Declaration - A Human Resources Development Framework for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Japan not to invite Taiwan president to 1995 APEC meet
Japan not to invite Taiwan president to 1995 APEC meet JAKARTA (Reuter): Japan will not invite Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui to next year's leaders meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Osaka, Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono said on Sunday. "We understand China's position," Japanese officials quoted Kono as telling his Chinese counterpart Qian Qichen.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
United States looks to APEC for economic promise
United States looks to APEC for economic promise The reality of today's global economy is that the center of economic gravity has shifted away from the traditional industrial economies of the Atlantic to the dynamic, innovative ones of the Pacific Rim. The U.S. commitment to deepening its economic involvement in the Asia-Pacific region goes well beyond the fact that Asia is America's largest trading partner, with total trade exceeding US$374 billion, or 63 percent greater than U.S.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto stresses need for health services improvement
Soeharto stresses need for health services improvement JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has underlined the importance of improving medical services in a bid to anticipate the rising number of challenges in the country's health programs. "The increase in the population mobility and the change of disease patterns have forced us to pay more attention to such services," the President said in his speech at the inauguration of the Jakarta Haj hospital in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Building interdependence in APEC
Building interdependence in APEC The following article is based on an interview with noted political scientist Dewi Fortuna Anwar in connection with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Question: What is the nature of the alliance between member countries in the European Union and how do you see it in APEC? Answer: In classic diplomacy, war prevention is achieved through good relations between state leaders.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
What's wrong with Gus Dur
What's wrong with Gus Dur Most western observers acknowledge that Islam in Indonesia is a little bit different from that in other countries. Compared to Middle Eastern countries or in South Asia, Islam in Indonesia looks very calm and tolerant. However, Indonesian Moslems are quite sensitive. Although they look tolerant, when their religious principles are insulted their emotions are spontaneously aroused.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Baby killed in ship collision
Baby killed in ship collision AMBON: An infant died when a luxury cruise ship belonging to PT Pelni, the state-owned shipping company, was hit by a passenger ship on its way from Sorong to Ternate late last week. An official of the Ternate port, M.S. Karie told Antara that KM Putra Indah IV, carrying 65 passengers and 10 crew members, was on its way from Ternate to Saketa in North Maluku regency when it hit Pelni's KM Ciremai.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
U.S. launches cooperative education program in APEC
U.S. launches cooperative education program in APEC The United States has launched a new program under the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) umbrella with the goal of expanding cooperation in higher education within the Asia-Pacific Region. The APEC Study Centers Consortium developed from a proposal made by the U.S. at the APEC Summit held in Seattle, Washington, in 1993. The charter for the consortium was signed at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. in August of this year.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC non-binding investment principles
APEC non-binding investment principles JAKARTA (AFP): The text of non-binding investment principles endorsed by ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum at their sixth annual meeting in Indonesia: In the spirit of APEC's underlying approach on open regionalism, Recognizing the importance of investment to economic development, the stimulation of growth, the creation of jobs and the flow of technology in the Asia-Pacific region, Emphasizing the importance of promoting...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Tire firm gets $117m loan
Tire firm gets $117m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Gadjah Tunggal, a tire manufacturer listed on the domestic stock exchanges, has secured a US$117 million revolving credit "club" facility from a consortium of 13 international banks. Chairman of the Gadjah Tunggal Group Sjamsul Nursalim said over the weekend that the credit, whose agreement was signed in Singapore on Friday, was arranged by Bank Dagang Nasional, Indonesia's Capital Market Group.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Canada calls for acceleration of tariff cuts
Canada calls for acceleration of tariff cuts JAKARTA (JP): Canada yesterday urged fellow APEC members to accelerate the implementation of tariff cuts based on the Uruguay Round agreement. Minister for International Trade Roy MacLaren said that harmonization initiatives on a range of products might be a possibility for a start.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's views on Bogor's declaration win support
Soeharto's views on Bogor's declaration win support JAKARTA (JP): Economic leaders from Japan, Singapore and Taiwan came out in support yesterday of President Soeharto's views on the declaration to be adopted by APEC leaders in Bogor tomorrow, a senior Indonesian official said yesterday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea promises to hike investments in Indonesia
S. Korea promises to hike investments in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): South Korea will increase investments in the development of seaports, roads and the automobile and electronics industries in Indonesia, President Kim Young-Sam said yesterday after meeting with President Soeharto for about two hours.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
UI to promote new professor
UI to promote new professor The School of Law of the University of Indonesia will promote R.M. Girindro to the rank of professor on Nov. 11. The promotion ceremony will be held at the university's campus in Depok, where Girindro will deliver a speech titled The hierarchy of law and policies in the context of the development of the Indonesian public administration. Girindro was born in Jakarta on Nov. 16, 1938. He finished his elementary, junior and senior high school education in Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Prolonged weekend leads to mass exodus
Prolonged weekend leads to mass exodus JAKARTA (JP): The presidential decree declaring Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 public holidays for all government and private sector offices, as well as schools, in Jakarta has sparked a mass exodus from Jakarta to other cities and even other countries. Presidential Decree No. 74/1994, signed by President Soeharto on Nov.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese still hold ground at U.S. embassy
E. Timorese still hold ground at U.S. embassy JAKARTA (JP): A group of 29 young East Timorese who forced their way into the American embassy on Saturday were still holed up inside as of last night. They refused orders to leave by embassy officials and rejected offers of mediation. The latest offer came from the National Commission on Human Rights, whose three members, including secretary general Baharuddin Lopa, went to try to talk to them.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Oscar Vromas takes int'l motocross title
Oscar Vromas takes int'l motocross title JAKARTA (JP): Oscar Vromas of the Netherlands wrapped up his Lucky Strike international motocross championships campaign in style, producing a come-from-behind run to take the overall title after the grueling final leg yesterday. Vromas headed a pack of world-class overseas crossers who prevailed over Indonesian rivals in yesterday's race at the Cibubur circuit with 133 points.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Chinese war of words
Chinese war of words The joint press conference at the end of the APEC ministerial meeting on Saturday became, at one point, an arena for the China versus Taiwan battle. Journalists from Chinese Taipei, the official name for Taiwan at APEC, took turns in asking questions, first to the Japanese delegation about the possibility of inviting the Taiwanese president to the APEC leadership meeting next year.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Evans still confident on free trade deadline
Evans still confident on free trade deadline JAKARTA (JP): Australia remained optimistic that leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum would adopt a declaration for the implementation of trade liberalization by a set deadline. "I think there's a very good chance and I think the last few days have enhanced that prospect," Australian Trade Minister Bob McMullen said yesterday. "It will depend on what comes out of the dynamic of the leader's meeting.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC vehicle towards trans-Pacific community
APEC vehicle towards trans-Pacific community The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is a vehicle for Asia to define itself in trans-Pacific terms, not just East Asia regional terms, a U.S. administration official says. The U.S.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Bukaka, Indoprima to offer shares for local market
Bukaka, Indoprima to offer shares for local market JAKARTA (JP): Two manufacturing firms will soon offer shares to the public through the domestic stock exchanges to raise funds for their expansion programs. PT Bukaka Teknik Utama, a company operating in the engineering and manufacturing of infrastructure-related products, will sell around 40 million shares on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchanges early next month, the company's president, Fadel Muhammad, said here on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Clinton lends support to APEC ideals
Clinton lends support to APEC ideals U.S. President Bill Clinton's arrival in Jakarta yesterday, accompanied by many of his administration's prominent members, affirms his wholehearted commitment to the success of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) process. Fresh from the successes of his peace negotiations in the Middle East and Haiti, Clinton will be working toward the objective of securing increased cooperation in all facets of relationships among the 18 member countries.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Sincerity key human resources quality
Sincerity key human resources quality By Bob Widyahartono JAKARTA (JP): As we enter the APEC era, the question for many Indonesian businesses is not "what is the newest, or best, technique in human resources development (HRD)?" but "are they sincere in HRD, professionally?" Can they claim that, with regards to HRD, their organizational capacities and capabilities are solid enough to meet the challenges of entering into alliances with partners from Indonesia and also from the Asia Pacific on a...
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Car theft suspects arrested in Klaten
Car theft suspects arrested in Klaten PURWAKARTA, West Java: The Purwakarta police arrested two vehicle theft suspects in their hiding place in Tulungrejo village, Klaten, Central Java. Based on information obtained during the interrogation of the suspects, the police confiscated 15 motorcycles and six cars in Karawang, West Java, over the weekend. The police are still looking for four alleged accomplices, who escaped during the raid.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman Wahid's election to world religious body hailed
Abdurrahman Wahid's election to world religious body hailed JAKARTA (JP): Prominent religious figures have hailed the decision made by the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) to name Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama organization, a member of the presidium of the WCRP. "We are proud that an Indonesian was selected as one of WCRP's presidents," one of the Indonesian delegates to the recent sixth WCRP in Rome, Victor Tanja, said on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
World leaders come to town
World leaders come to town JAKARTA (JP): Presidents Bill Clinton of the United States and Jiang Zemin of China arrived in Jakarta yesterday as Indonesia plays host, for the next two days at least, to leaders of some of the world's most powerful countries. Prime ministers Jean Chretien of Canada and Paul Keating of Australia also came in yesterday and Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama has been in town since Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Waiting for stronger signal
Waiting for stronger signal The results of the APEC Ministerial Meeting may come as a major disappointment especially to businessmen who from the outset have focused their attention on the proposed timetable for free trade and investment liberalization in the region.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
RP, U.S. sign extradition treaties
RP, U.S. sign extradition treaties MANILA (AFP): The Philippine and U.S. foreign secretaries yesterday signed extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties in an effort to boost the fight against global drug rings and international fraud. U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Philippine Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo signed the Extradition Treaty and the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty at the presidential palace in Manila.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Internet access available through 'IndoNet' service
Internet access available through 'IndoNet' service JAKARTA (JP): Number of readers have been anxiously asking whether there's a cost-efficient way they can access Internet in Indonesia. Have I got good news for you! You can now access Internet through PT IndoInternet's network, called IndoNet. To become a member of IndoNet, the registration fee is Rp 50,000 and monthly fee is Rp 40,000. This monthly fee entitles you to up to 15 hours of access time.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian, Australian firms sign US$5.5 billion contract
Indonesian, Australian firms sign US$5.5 billion contract JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian-Australian joint venture companies, PT Indonesia Bulk Terminal and PT Adaro Indonesia, have signed a US$5.5 billion contract with Indonesia's PT Batu Hitam Perkasa to supply and handle coal for PT Paiton Energy Company's coal-fired plant in East Java. The agreement was signed here yesterday by representatives of the three companies in an Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) brunch gathering.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hostages involved in spying: Papers
Hostages involved in spying: Papers BANGKOK (Reuter): Thai newspapers on Saturday quoted the country's army chief as suggesting that three Western hostages abducted by Cambodia's Khmer Rouge guerrillas and later killed had been involved in espionage. Gen. Wimol Wongwanich, army commander-in-chief, angrily denied accusations by Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans that Thai businessmen and some soldiers gave logistical support to the rebel Khmer Rouge, the papers said.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 p.m.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Retailers set up another association
Retailers set up another association JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest retailers agreed to form an association to enhance cooperation in further developing retail trade at a trendy restaurant in Senayan, Central Jakarta late last week. Under the agreement, H.E. Dachlan was appointed chairman, accompanied by Hari Darmawan and Anton Lukmanto, as the respective heads of the department store and super market sections. M.N.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to boycott Australian weapons
Thailand to boycott Australian weapons BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai yesterday threatened to boycott Australian-made weapons in retaliation for continuing allegations that some Thais support Khmer Rouge guerrillas in Cambodia. "If they still think this way, we won't buy (the weapons)," he told reporters in Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Irregular delivery of `Time'
Irregular delivery of `Time' From Kompas I have been subscribing to Time for tens of years. In May 1993 I paid my subscription fee for the next three years, 1993-1996, to PT Gunung Agung, as the Time distributor. The delivery used to be well done. But the delivery stopped without notice since I got No. 27 issue in July 1994. Finally in August after I contacted PT Gunung Agung five times, I was informed that PT Gunung Agung was no longer the distributor of Time. The new distributor was Indoprom.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Joop does his part
Joop does his part Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave has different ways of making APEC delegates and journalists feel welcome. Yesterday, he greeted an arriving Mexican journalist by bursting into the Spanish song "Cucurucucu Paloma...". The surprised journalist, obviously pleased, asked for the minister's business card, saying that he wanted to interview him. Joop complied and then asked the journalist "You are Catholic, aren't you?" "Yes," was the response.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ramos moves to save project
Ramos moves to save project MANILA (AFP): President Fidel Ramos yesterday moved to save Japanese funding for a 1.3 billion peso (US$54.17 million) irrigation project in the southern Philippines, which has been disrupted by Moslem guerrilla violence.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Australia. Chile tie up
Australia. Chile tie up SYDNEY (AFP): Chile and Australia agreed here Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties and work together for progress at the APEC summit this week in Indonesia.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Is it `APEC', `apek' or `apes'?: Jakartans are wondering
Is it `APEC', `apek' or `apes'?: Jakartans are wondering By Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Every big event generates its own jokes, or anecdotes, and the big APEC gathering in Indonesia over the past week is no exception among the local people. As newspapers and television have bombarded Indonesian readers and viewers with APEC stories over the past month, people are now beginning to understand what the four letter acronym stands for.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers' joint statement
APEC ministers' joint statement Following is the joint statement issued on Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994, at the conclusion of the two-day ministerial meeting of the 18 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation members in Jakarta. The statement comprises 72 points addressing various programs and plans for the five-year-old forum. JOINT STATEMENT 1.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Cooperation to preserve water catchment urged
Cooperation to preserve water catchment urged JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja underlined late last week the importance of cooperation between Jakarta and West Java in preserving water catchment areas. Speaking at a ceremony marking the change of management at the Ciburial water reservoir in Bogor regency, the governor said that coordination is badly needed to help secure an adequate water supply for Jakartans.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
18 dead, 43 missing in RI boat tragedy
18 dead, 43 missing in RI boat tragedy KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Eighteen people died and 43 were missing after a boat carrying 87 Indonesian illegal immigrants capsized off the Malaysian coast during a storm, Malaysia's TV3 reported yesterday. The boat, ferrying its passengers from Tanjung Pinang in Indonesia's Riau islands, capsized when it was hit by big waves two miles off Malaysia's southeast coastal town of Tanjong Balau late on Friday night, it said.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Hariyanto Arbi wins Hong Kong Open
Hariyanto Arbi wins Hong Kong Open HONG KONG (Reuter): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi played his heart out here yesterday to defeat compatriot Ardy Wiranata 15-9, 15-11 in the Hong Kong Open final. The final was a re-match of their All-England championship showdown and the result was the same with 22-year-old Hariyanto engineering openings for his power smash with deep clears and well-executed drop shots.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Telephone fine too much
Telephone fine too much From Media Indonesia Telephone subscribers who fail to pay their telephone bills for two consecutive months have their lines cut off. PT Telkom will connect the line again after the bills have been paid, and paid a Rp 1 million fine. I think the fine is too burdensome, especially for a pensioner like me. So, perhaps it is necessary for PT Telkom to review the policy concerning the fine.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir to inaugurate joint venture bank
Mahathir to inaugurate joint venture bank JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is scheduled to inaugurate PT May Bank Nusa International, a Malaysian-Indonesian joint venture bank established with a capital of Rp 100 billion (US$46 million), at a ceremony here today. Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Saleh Afiff is expected to attend the ceremony at the Shangri-La hotel, Bangun Sarwito Kusmuljono, a commissioner of the joint venture, revealed over the weekend.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
APEC album
APEC album Photo A: Luncheon JP/alx APEC TOAST: South Korean President Kim Young-sam raises his glass for a toast with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Economy and Finance during a business luncheon. The lunch meeting was organized by the Indonesia-Korea Economic Cooperation Committee at the Shangri-la Hotel in Jakarta yesterday.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Free trade concept stretched
Free trade concept stretched In their latest move, the APEC conference organizers have expanded on the concept of free trade, which members continue to debating in order to suit their respective programs. The organizers are giving out the luxuriously illustrated Green Indonesia, by journalist Ilsha Sharp and photographer Alain Compost, to delegates and journalists for free.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Share prices mixed amidst lackluster trading
Share prices mixed amidst lackluster trading JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices closed mixed across the board amidst lackluster trading throughout last week. The market generally seemed to lack fresh factors, following the weak performance of the regional markets. The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index closed the week down 7.22 points to 513.38. Although the down-side potential looks minimal, the index in the short term is likely to move sideways.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor to have health academy
E. Timor to have health academy DILI, East Timor: The provincial office of the health ministry will establish an academy of health in East Timor next year to improve the quality of nurses in the province. The academy will have three departments, treatment, nutrition and environmental health, the head of East Timor's provincial office of the health ministry, Dr. Samuel Munaiseche told Antara over the weekend.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian wins Formula Asia
Malaysian wins Formula Asia JAKARTA (JP): A thrilled Alex Yoong of Malaysia took his first Formula victory in commanding style in Zhuhai, China, yesterday. In front of a crowd of 100,000 spectators, the 18-year-old Yoong showed his formidable driving talent, negotiating the testing street circuit with skill and maturity. Yoong finished 0.22 second ahead of Stanley Iriawan of Indonesia, with Akbar Ebrahim of India finishing third.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Expatriate seeking help
Expatriate seeking help I am an expatriate and have been working in Indonesia for more than five years. I like the country because of its relaxed nature, unlike Singapore, which is a little bit too formal and too much manmade. For the past three-and-a-half years I was employed as a director looking after factory production and sales. At the end of last year, when my contract was expired, a company approached me and invited me to work for them with nice benefits.
Mon, 14 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB
Ministers urge anti-dumping measures in Asia-Pacific
Ministers urge anti-dumping measures in Asia-Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans and Chilean Minister of the Economy Alvaro Garcia Hurtado want action to end dumping practices in the Asia-Pacific region. Evans and Garcia told a business symposium held on the sideline of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings that dumping practices in the region hurt the efforts to harmonize policies on fair business competition in the region.