Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 14 May 2010

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Indonesian Trade with China Rises, Despite Fears of Tough Competition

When Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Indonesia May 17, the free-trade agreement between China and its neighbors in Southeast Asia will be a major topic of discussion. Some labor groups in Indonesia want the government to cancel the agreement.

Indonesia's Entertainment Tax World's Highest

From Jakarta GlobeBusinesses Not Amused By Tax Hikes on Entertainmentby Arientha PrimanitaProposed steep tax hikes on the cost of entertainment in Jakarta - including cinemas, high-end nightclubs and spas - have left many business operators in the capital warning of a potential economic disaster...