Archive: 14 December 2009
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009
IFC: Speed of reforms provides strength to attract investment
JAKARTA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank, on Monday said that the speed of reforms implementation is more important than rank in attracting investment.
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
Indonesia's reformers under attack, worry investors
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's improving political and economic outlook was a big draw for investors this year, but a fight between reformers and cronies may prove to be a tipping point in sentiment for the region's biggest economy.
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
RI’s coal, gas power plants promising, EU study says
A recent study for the European Union has highlighted Indonesia’s nascent coal and gas power plant sector as among the most promising for investors from the continent.The study, revealed last week, said Indonesia, with strong annual economic growth of more than 5 percent over the past several...
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
IFC eyes $100m efficient energy projects
With green energy awareness on the rise, Indonesia could have up to US$100 million worth of efficient energy projects in the next two years, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) predicts.IFC efficient energy program manager Tom Moyes said in an interview last week that his organization was...
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
Indonesian Chamber Eyes China Import Controls
Hoping to prevent cheap Chinese products from flooding domestic markets, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to tighten quality controls at the nation’s import gates.Local manufacturers have voiced concerns about being unprepared for the Asean-China Free-Trade...
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
Booze Sitting on Docks Has Indonesia's Hospitality Sector in a Spin
Dozens of containers filled with wine and spirits are being held up by customs at the country’s largest port, causing restaurants and hotels to worry they will be unable to meet the Christmas and New Year holiday demand.
Mon, 14 Dec 2009
Bumi Waras to build CPO processing plant in Bengkulu
Bengkulu (ANTARA News) - National Investor Bumi Waras (BM) Group will build a CPO (Crude Palm Oil) processing plant in Pino Raya sub district, South Bengkulu District, Bengkulu Province.The company would invest tens of billions of rupiahs for the CPO processing plant, according to Risman Sipayung,...