Apr 01 18:18US complains about handicaps in trade with Indonesia New York (ANTARA News) - The United States government has complained about a number of problems and handicaps in its foreign trade with Indonesia, a US Trade Representative (USTR) office said.

join the queue of complainants ... customs, like many other government depts, operates under its own rules, almost independent of any outside control including the minister. the rentier mentality seems to be deeply embedded within the indonesian psyche.

Wish that they would do something on Import Duties for Oil Field equipment. Some of it is specified as duty free, but to get it out of customs we invariably need to pay duty. If we dont pay, its sits for a long time and we incurr liquidated damages from - guess what - government companies.

Govt told to live up to trade rulesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the government is pledging simpler, shorter and more clear-cut procedures for prospective foreign traders, businesspeople warn they could end up as empty promises without diligent implementation.

Indonesian exporters wrong-footed as quarantine stymies footwear exportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's slow bureaucratic processes once again appear to be preventing an industry from achieving its full potential in the global market.

we always bring weet bix for my father in law.He call it " arfemud" dont know the meaning, could be a hakka word. Actually he can buy at supermarket in plaza indo, but he is one of those who believe they have repackaged inferior product just for him lol.

Baked goods gaining popularity in IndonesiaBy Dominique Patton30/03/2006 - Sales of crackers, c0okies and breakfast cereals are rising fast in Indonesia thanks to higher incomes and the large and growing population.

Malaysian business wants certainty in RI investmentsRendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, Kuala LumpurWhile interest is high in investing in Indonesian turnpike and plantation projects, Malaysian businesspeople are held back by concerns about uncertainty surrounding their enterprises.

Indonesia, Malaysia to team up in crude palm oil ventureRendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, Kuala LumpurIndonesia and Malaysia have agreed to form a strategic alliance to produce, market and export crude palm oil (CPO), with business players assuming the collaborative effort as an attempt to...

Indonesia reappears on investors' radar screenBali played host to the Second Indonesian Investment Forum last week, which brought together 700 foreign and local investors, and executives from international finance agencies to look at investment opportunities in Indonesia.