Pegadaian sees robust demand ahead of Idul Fitri celebrationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned pawn-shop operator Perum Pegadaian has set aside a total of Rp 500 billion (US$55 million), a rise of almost 70 percent from last year's Rp 300 billion, to prepare for rising demand ahead of Idul Fitri,...

Noodle giant to enter biofuel sectorAndi Haswidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe world's biggest instant noodle maker, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, plans to enter the biodiesel industry and, as part of the venture, to acquire 60 percent stakes worth Rp 125 billion (some US$13.

BI finds consumer confidence improvingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaConsumer confidence rebounded slightly in September, the latest survey from the central bank shows, as more people said they expect rises in their incomes and better employment prospects.

Bank Jabar to Hold Public Offering Next YearTuesday, 17 October, 2006 | 15:54 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah of West Java (Bank Jabar) is planning to hold an initial public offering (IPO) next year.

Gas Cylinder Manufacturers Complain about PertaminaTuesday, 17 October, 2006 | 16:00 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Indonesian Gas Cylinder Manufacturers Association (Asitab) will complain to Vice President Jusuf Kalla because Pertamina will import gas tubes for the conversion of kerosene to...