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Archive: 27 August 2008

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Govt. to hold Wimax tender

Wonder who they awarded it too?

Indonesia to be world's largest producer of rubber

Indonesia is expected to become the world's largest producer of natural rubber in 2020 with production forecast to reach 4 million tons, Asia Pulse reported."World natural rubber production is expected to reach 13 million tons in 2020 and Indonesia is predicted to become the world's largest...

Govt. to hold Wimax tender

The government has said it will hold a tender to select the operators of broadband wireless access (BWA) of Wimax early October, Asia Pulse reported.The operators will have frequency allocation at 3.GHz3 and 2.

KPPU turns up the heat on Carrefour amid unfair business allegations

Retail companies, including French retail giant Carrefour, will be required to provide reports on merger and takeover plans to avoid unfair business practices and to help protect small suppliers in the sector.

Crude palm oil prices: Reading into the roller-coaster ride

Achmad Syafriel, AnalystCrude palm oil (CPO) price movements have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. From a mid-June 2006 price of around US$400 per ton, it shot up 350 percent to $1,400 per ton in Rotterdam before plunging 37 percent to the current level.

Govt to halt refunds for oil contractors

Alfian, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may delay paying refunds owed to oil and gas contractors for exploration work and investment costs next year to help sustain the state budget, a minister says.