Investment in 2005 up by 96 PercentTuesday, 28 March, 2006 | 14:08 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: During 2005, investment in Indonesia rose by 96 percent to US$12.4 billion and this year the government is targeting a rise of 15.2 percent.

Minister Boediono's Speech on Foreign Investment and Indonesia-USTuesday, 28 March 2006Speech by H.E. BoedionoCoordinating Minister for Economic AffairsAt The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO) Corporate Outreach DinnerOn“Advancing the Partnership between the United States and...

Editorial, The Jakarta Post The missing link in reformThe role of regional administrations has often been a vital component absent from the packages of reform measures and national and international meetings on investment promotion over the past two years.

End to port management monopoly may be nearThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTransportation Minister Hatta Radjasa has promised that the management of the country's ports will improve significantly after the House of Representatives amends the 1992 Shipping Law in July.

Protests will not affect foreign investmentsA series of violent protests targeting American companies operating in Indonesia has recently raised concern about security for foreign investment. James Castle, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, talked to The Jakarta Post's...

but it's also a strong indicator of a weakening domestic economy, meaning reduced buying power and reduced consumption ... this is not good for business.

Quote:Originally posted by KuKuKaChu: The government raised fuel prices in October by an average of 126 percent following soaring oil prices on the international market. Analysts said that the move had eaten into the people's purchasing power and slowed down economic activities as the central bank...