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Archive: 17 March 2011

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Helping Business Do Business is Booming in Indonesia

As foreign investors continue to swarm Indonesia, local businesses assisting them in the process of setting up shop have also seen their businesses boom.Security and business intelligence firms, lawyers and management consultants are reaping the benefits as foreign firms go through them to seek out...

Govt Gets Serious about Infrastructure

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) chairman, Suryo Bambang Sulisto, says the government’s decision to lower interest rates shows it is serious about developing infrastructure.

Supreme Energy Explores Geothermal

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Supreme Energy has prepared US$ 200 million to explore three geothermal mining working areas (WKP).“I hope the contract can be signed in April or May,” said Supreme Energy CEO, Supramu Santosa, yesterday.

Cocoa Association Protests Tariffs

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The Indonesian Cocoa Association chairman Zulhefi Sikumbang has called on the government to revise cocoa duties to Rp500 to support local farmers and exporters."Only major companies such as Cargill and Olam can compete with progressive tariff rates," said...

Brown Sugar Exports to Japan Lost

TEMPO Interactive, Kediri:Brown sugar businessmen in Kediri, East Java, have lost their orders from Japanese importers following the tsunami last Friday. It is unknown when the situation return to normal.