Archive: 24 February 2011
5 articles found
Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Metrodata, Taiwanese IT Company Finalize Distribution Joint Venture
Metrodata Electronics, an Indonesian information technology company, is looking abroad for help as it tries to expand its portfolio.Through its subsidiary, Metrodata e-Bisnis, the telecommunications and consumer electronics distributor announced a joint venture with Taiwan-based Synnex Technology...
Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Old Gadgets Find New Life on Batam
Batam. At least once a week, Indonesian Tamrin Khairul, 34, makes a trip to Singapore and returns with new purchases such as computers, TV sets and Xbox game consoles.Except that these items are not new - they are used electronic goods he buys from second-hand shops in Serangoon Road.
Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Palm Oil Firms Demand Clarity Over Land Use
Rising commodity prices are driving palm oil producers to find more land to boost output, but doing so in Indonesia may be too difficult, some producers claim.Sime Darby, the world’s largest listed palm oil producer, wants to acquire more land, including in Indonesia, the world’s top producing...
Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Govt thinking of setting up six economic corridors
Makassar, South Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Indonesia plans to set up six corridors to accelerate development and economic expansion across the country, vice governor of South Sulawesi, Agus Arifin Nu`mang, said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Buleleng port attracting Indian investor
Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - An Indian investor has been interested in investing in the construction of Bali`s Buleleng international airport, an official said."The investor which is grouped in the Indian construction firm GVK Group, expressed its interest during a meeting with Bali Governor...