FDI up slightly in first five monthsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaActual foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia rose by 5.1 percent during the first five months of the year compared to the same period last year, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) reported Tuesday.

Rp36 Billion Required to Repair Electricity GridWednesday, 21 June, 2006 | 16:54 WIBTEMPO Interactive, : The repairs to the electricity grid for the homes of Yogyakarta and Central Java earthquake victims will require Rp36 billion.

Economists: Agriculture Sector WorryingWednesday, 21 June, 2006 | 17:45 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Manado: The productivity of the Indonesian agriculture sector has declined.Etty Puji Lestari, a member of the Association of Indonesian Economic Graduates (ISEI), has revealed that between 2001 and 2003, a...

Associated PressIndonesia Military Businesses Hurting Reforms: GroupJAKARTA (AP)--The Indonesian military's involvement in business undermines efforts to reform the institution and perpetuates its reputation of being abusive, corrupt and above the law, an international rights group said Wednesday.