Usual bullshit statistics from the investment coordination board (BKPM). January to August indeed. what we really need to see is the impact of the new "negative list" on investment for foreigners, implemented on 3rd July! i wonder why they wont release monthly figures, hmmm?? i guess investment...

With 5 Months Left in the Year, Indonesia Needs 3.43 Million to Hit Targeted 6 Million Foreign Visitors in 2007.(9/7/2007) Following several pronouncements expressing confidence that the target of 6 million foreign visitors to Indonesia would be achieved in 2007, Indonesia's Minister of Culture and...

Editorial: Amidst Bali's Current Property Boom, Our Quick Primer for Foreigners Wishing to 'Own' Property in Bali.(9/7/2007) Foreigners trying to obtain a freehold title on land in Indonesia should note that current law is abundantly clear on both the intent and letter of the law: namely,...

To improve the country's competitiveness in the global garment industry, a panel of experts has called for Indonesian producers to improve their understanding of the market's needs.The experts were speaking Friday during the launch of the Indonesian Apparel Industry Networking Event, which is part...

A three-day regional investment promotion expo got underway in Batam on Friday, with all 33 of country's provinces taking part in the hope of piquing the interest of investors."With this event, we expect to facilitate and perhaps open up investment opportunities for investors," Darmawan Djajusman...

Jakarta (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - The value of foreign direct investment in the country skyrocketed 123.16 per cent year-on-year to reach US$11.7 billion in the first eight months of this year.Implementation of foreign investment projects surged 106.8 per cent to US$8.