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 International Corporation on Wednesday.

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. Each time, he returns with about 20 computer central processing units (CPUs) and monitors that he spruces up, cleans and sells in his shop. The repair-and-resale industry provides those like Tamrin with a living.

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 nation. However, it may turn to Africa if obstacles such as a ban on forest clearing and conflicting zoning regulations prove too much of a headache.

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. This is one of the topics discussed at the government`s recent meeting in Bogor, West Java, attended by heads of regions from across the country, he said. "There is a new paradigm.

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 Made Mangku Pastika on Wednesday," Bali Regional Government Spokesman Ketut Teneng said here on Wednesday.