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Archive: 4 August 2008

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Global Obsession

Reza V. Maspaitella owns the first integrated outsourcing company in Indonesia with a focus on banking, finance and insurance. Now, it's his obsession to go global.The 18th floor of his Kuningan office is packed.

An empire built from a superstition

Mon, 08/04/2008 11:28 AM | BusinessThe Gudang Garam empire came to life under the leadership of its founder Surya Wonowidjojo, or Tjoa Jien Hwie, in June 1958.After gaining valuable experience working for his uncle's cigarette company, Surya set up his home business, Pabrik Rokok Tjap Gudang Garam,...

Sugar Palm to be Gasoline

Monday, 04 August, 2008 | 11:36 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Bandung: The energy crisis has forced people to look for energy alternatives. Johan Mononutu from North Sulawesi has discovered sugar palm as a potential ethanol.