Commentary: Indonesia needs investment to head off stagflation By Andy Mukherjee Bloomberg NewsTUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 The Indonesian authorities are faced with the unenviable task of fighting inflation in a slowing economy.

Applying tax regulations to foundations Pahala Nainggolan, JakartaFoundations (yayasan) are treated as taxable entities by the inclusion of foundations in the 1994 Income Tax Law. This means all tax obligations apply to foundations such as book keeping to show income and expenses, the payment of...

Kadin skeptical about new investment policy The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe business community, tired of the government failing to deliver on promises, is demanding it come through this time by implementing its latest economic policy package to increase investment and infrastructure development in the...

Regaining the respect of the investment community John A. Prasetio, JakartaDespite some cynicism, the overall reaction to the Feb. 27 policy package to improve the investment climate has been quite positive.