Quote:Originally posted by KuKuKaChu: Despite the deteriorating image of Indonesia overseas, At least people are now admiting it. Australia is making plant on how it handles millions of refugees from another Islamic state gone crazy....

Yudhoyono slams 'unfair' global trade practicesRendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has criticized imbalances in the international trade regime supported by most developed nations that limit access to agricultural products from poor and developing...

Ailing economy a threat to RI democracy: SurveyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore than 70 percent of Indonesians in a recent survey believe democracy is the best of all political systems but they are far less happy about the economy, and support for alternative authoritarian systems...

Freeport's Work Contract QuestionableFriday, 19 May, 2006 | 14:06 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) assumes the composition of PT Freeport Indonesia's work contract is inaccurate so Freeport has the potential to put the state at a loss.

BRI to lend Rp 2t to corn growersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) will extend some Rp 2 trillion (US$219 million) in loans to farmers to help turn Sulawesi Island into a center of corn production, National Corn Council chairman Fadel Muhammad said Thursday.

S'pore trade chamber inauguratedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAbout 80 business executives from Singaporean firms operating in Indonesia inaugurated a chamber of commerce Thursday to represent there interests here.

Stanchart plans 'Indonesian Day' in all branches in 56 countriesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the deteriorating image of Indonesia overseas, Standard Chartered Bank plans to hold an "Indonesian Day" on Monday in all of its branches in 56 countries in a bid to increase awareness about Indonesia's...

Pertamina to import 7.5 mln barrels of fuel/month in June, JulyJakarta (ANTARA News) - State oil-and-gas firm PT Pertamina plans to import 7.5 mln barrels of fuel a month in June and July, slightly higher than the 7.4 mln barrels planned for this month, marketing director Achmad Faisal said.

MOODY'S UPGRADES INDONESIA'S RATINGSNew York New YorkVincent J. Truglia Steven A. HessManaging Director VP - Senior Credit OfficerSovereign Risk Unit Sovereign Risk UnitMoody's Investors Service Moody's Investors ServiceJOURNALISTS: 212-553-0376 JOURNALISTS: 212-553-0376SUBSCRIBERS: 212-553-1653...

May 18 22:10Govt advised to be careful about Cemex`s shares saleJakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian government, the state enterprises ministry in particular, should be careful in handling the sale of Cemex`s 25.53-percent stake in PT Semen Gresik, an economic observer said.

May 18 20:54Indonesia, Singapore to develop special economic zonesJakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia and Singapore plan to sign an agreement to develop special economic zones (SEZ) in Batam and Bintan in June, Singapore ambassador to Indonesia Edward Lee said here on Thursday.