Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 31 March 2006

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Sluggish investment holding back economic growth: World Bank

Sluggish investment holding back economic growth: World BankThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's economy may grow more slowly this year than in 2005 as private investment remains sluggish and only likely to pick up during the second half of 2006, the World Bank said in a report released Thursday.

British investment in RI can only grow, PM says

British investment in RI can only grow, PM saysPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair agreed Thursday to boost economic ties and build on the changing business climate here and the enormous opportunities Indonesia has to offer to British investors.

New program should make RI more competitive

New program should make RI more competitiveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe key to reviving the country's manufacturing sector lies in efforts to increase competitiveness and to increase the added value of Indonesia's top products, a minister says.

World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview

I think that the massive fuel increases and increase in interest rates has had more of a negative effect than the anti corruption moves.

World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview

i'm not sure i totally agree with your claim that internal corruption has been driving the domestic economy, however i know for a fact that recent "corruption crackdowns" in certain departments have made things extremely difficult for investors and people setting up businesses.