Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - Bali exports non-oil/non-gas commodities worth an average of US$2.1 million per month to Australia, an official said. Bali`s non-oil/non-gas exports to Australia rose every month owing to the rising number of Australian tourists visiting the world-renowned tourist island, the head of the export section at the Bali provincial industry and trade office, Putu Bagiada said here on Friday.

Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - Bali imported a variety of capital goods worth US$44.6 million in the first five months of 2011 to boost its economic growth. The capital goods mostly consisted of manufactured products, Jeffrey Kairupan, official of Bank Indonesia (the central bank)`s office in Bali, said in a report on economic and financial studies on Friday.

Luwuk, C Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - River, lake and ferry service PT. Angkutan Sungai Danau dan Penyeberangan (ASDP) Ferry Indonesia, Luwuk branch, Central Sulawesi, will open a new Luwuk ferry route to Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, with 13 hours travel. Luwuk branch of ASDP Ferry will also open a new Baturube-Kolonodale route with a distance of 30 to 45 minutes. "We have obtained approval to open the two new ferry routes in 2012," head of supervision of PT.