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Archive: 23 September 2008

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Charoen sees '08 net profit at $47.6M

Agro and aqua-culture firm PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia expects its net profit to more than double to Rp450 billion ($47.6 million) this year on higher sales and prices of animal feed and poultry, the company said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

Microsoft Indonesia chalks up 30% rise in income

Microsoft Indonesia posted a 30% in income in its book year ending June 2008 compared with the previous book year, Asia Pulse reported.The income growth in Indonesia was higher than the growth Microsoft recorded in its global operations in the same period, Tony Chen, the company's director, said...

Number of foreign projects in Batam up 18%

The number of foreign projects in Batam approved by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) from January to August this year rose 18% to 54 from 34 in the same period last year, Asia Pulse reported.The 54 projects are worth $65.

Indonesia's anti-corruption heroes

JAKARTA - Indonesia's anti-corruption drive has seen unprecedented numbers of politicians and high-ranking government officials convicted in recent months. The resurgent Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has transfixed the nation's public as it aggressively pursues powerful political figures,...

Beef import to soar on higher demand as local supply falters

The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Mon, 09/22/2008 12:41 PM | BusinessIf meat demand can be used to gauge a country's level of prosperity, Indonesia might just be among those labeled "prosperous".With local supply unable to keep up with increasing demand, meat imports are expected to jump by at...