Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 31 December 2006

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Internet connections creeping back as operators up capacity

Internet connections creeping back as operators up capacityAndi Haswidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's internet capacity slightly improved Friday as major telecommunication operators succeeded in rerouting connections to several foreign backbones and a satellite link.

Tax incentives needed to spur business growth, says analyst

Incentives should be given to businesses to improve their productivity and increase their taxable incomes, an economist says.Aviliani said increased production would ensure businesses ended up paying more tax, allowing the government to meet revenue targets.

Palm oil producers facing more demanding costumers

The fourth Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) session, which was held recently in Singapore, clearly shows that while the demand for crude palm oil, including for bio-diesel fuel, will continue to increase in coming years, it is just a matter of time for CPO producers to face more demanding...

PLN will sign power plant contracts despite protest

Defying protests from other bidders, state electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) will go ahead with its plan to sign a letter of intent next week to formally name China National Technical Import & Export Corp.

Indonesia eyes 5.5 million overseas tourists in 2007

Indonesia should also issue visas-on-arrival for more than 30 days, and allow tourist visas to be extended within the country. 30 days is nowhere near enough for a country this size.