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Thu, 23 Feb 2006
Govt plans investment reform package
Kuku,I'm getting dizzy reading those business things. Business can't be separated from politics. I find some businessmen talk about politics all the time and they find it so difficult to set up a business here for foreign investors.
Thu, 23 Feb 2006
Govt plans investment reform package
Govt plans investment reform package Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid slower-than-hoped-for economic growth, the government is preparing a reform package that will include a revision of various laws and regulations deemed to be hampering investment in a bid to woo overseas money and...
Mon, 20 Feb 2006
Bureaucracy snag may curb crucial govt spending
Bureaucracy snag may curb crucial govt spending Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith consumer confidence down on high inflation and interest rates, the economy here may still have to rely on government spending to jump start growth this year, but that is impeded by red tape.
Sat, 18 Feb 2006
New policy package reaches out to investors
New policy package reaches out to investors Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has prepared a package of 153 policy actions for this year to encourage private investment in the much-needed development of infrastructure to support higher economic growth.
Thu, 16 Feb 2006
Dutch port operator backs RI hub port development
Dutch port operator backs RI hub port development The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor a country with great export potential such as Indonesia, putting in place a hub port -- which enables direct shipping of goods -- is crucial to support its economic development, say experts from the Port of Rotterdam in...
Thu, 16 Feb 2006
It's a hard knocks life for business in RI
It's a hard knocks life for business in RI For industrialists in Indonesia today, it's like being the loser in a boxing match. First, the swift hard jab of the government's decision that industry must pay market prices for oil-based fuels -- more than double the previous subsidized prices --...
Thu, 16 Feb 2006
Govt vows to improve investment climate
Govt vows to improve investment climateThe Jakarta PostJakartaThe government is planning a new policy package that aims to improve the domestic investment climate, according to Coordinating Minister for the Economy Boediono.
Wed, 15 Feb 2006
U.S. businesses upbeat about RI reforms
http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailbusiness.asp?fileid=20060215.L03&irec=6 U.S. businesses upbeat about RI reforms The Jakarta Post, JakartaA group of Singapore-based U.S. businesspeople have expressed confidence about the future outlook for Indonesia's economy due to its expanding market and...
Wed, 15 Feb 2006
Over $1b in new investment approved in January
Over $1b in new investment approved in January Rendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe prospect of a prolonged economic slowdown has not deterred nine local and overseas firms from proposing new investment plans worth over US$1 billion to the government, a senior official says.
Tue, 14 Feb 2006
New measures planned to help corporate sector
New measures planned to help corporate sectorRendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set to unveil a new economic policy aimed at helping revive the country's corporate sector, which was hard hit by the fuel price hikes and ensuing economic slowdown last...
Mon, 13 Feb 2006
Dual citizenship not enough
Dual citizenship not enough Sally Wellesley, JakartaThe limited dual citizenship being hailed as a breakthrough by Slamet Effendy Yusuf, chairman of the House special committee on citizenship (Bill may lead the way for dual citizenship, The Jakarta Post, on Feb.
Sun, 12 Feb 2006
Tupai/Thuggish Ex-Investment Chief Held For Alleged Corruption
Yeh poor Pak Theo, doing hard time with Pak Bob H. and Pak Harto junior. ForeDrive on supirmassage just a little bit lower
Sun, 12 Feb 2006
Moody's may upgrade RI rating
Moody's may upgrade RI rating The government welcomed S&P's credit rating outlook upgrade and is looking forward to similar decisions by other rating agencies, which would further boost the rupiah and support a US$1 billion global bond offering sometime next month.
Sun, 12 Feb 2006
Tupai/Thuggish Ex-Investment Chief Held For Alleged Corruption
pak theo -- god bless him -- is currently in jail awaiting trial on corruption charges. poor theo. poor, poor theo.
Sat, 11 Feb 2006
Tupai/Thuggish Ex-Investment Chief Held For Alleged Corruption
Need to get a couple of things straight here. Not about the Korruption but the basketball game. Firstly Theo's son was not sent off for rough play, he had one foul called on him as did almost every kid on the court.
Tue, 07 Feb 2006
Lawmakers doubt promise to improve immigration service
Lawmakers doubt promise to improve immigration serviceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Justice and Human Rights Minister's promise to improve the Directorate for Immigration's notoriously poor service record failed to impress House of Representatives legislators on Monday.
Thu, 02 Feb 2006
ICW: Govt. Must Audit Tax and Customs Offices
ICW: Govt. Must Audit Tax and Customs Offices Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has urged the government to audit tax offices and customs & excise offices in the country to uncover fictitious export practices and to capture those committing fictitious export who have...
Thu, 02 Feb 2006
Foreign Tourists to Indonesia Drops by 10.28 Percent
Number of Foreign Tourists to Indonesia Drops by 10.28 Percent Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The number of foreign tourists to Indonesia who arrived at 13 entry points in 2005 reached 4.07 million, a 10.28 percent decline compared to the 4.54 million who came to the country in 2004, a spokesman said.
Wed, 01 Feb 2006
Furniture industry expects rickety growth this year
Furniture industry expects rickety growth this yearThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn contrast to rising demand on the world market, Indonesian furniture exports will be stagnant this year due to falling competitiveness, an association has predicted.