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Archive: 4 August 2010

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Design is the Weakness of Furniture Products

TEMPO Interactive, Surakarta:Furniture craftsmen in Surakarta have so far been relying on the designs made by foreign buyers. “From 218 furniture businessmen in Surakarta, only 10 percent design their own products,” said the Surakarta Indonesian Furniture Association chief in charge of Raw...

China's CIC may invest up to $25 bln in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China Investment Corp (CIC) may invest up to $25 billion in Indonesia, a minister of Southeast Asia's biggest economy said, a move that will help the fund secure resources in a country hungry for foreign financing.

Corruption, Maze of Rules Hinder British Investment

Jakarta. Indonesia could be a prime target for UK investment if it cleared some pitfalls, British Ambassador Martin Hatfull said on Tuesday.The government must overcome corruption, confusing regulations and impediments like the negative investment list if it wanted to realize its full potential as...