Both local and foreign investors are seeking clarification from the government on its commitment to providing a more conducive investment climate amid growing demands for the expansion of the business sectors that are closed to foreign investors.

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With the enactment of the new Investment Law, the central bank says it expects that Indonesia will be able to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) -- rather than just portfolio investments -- so as to produce higher and more sustainable growth this year.

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JAKARTA (AP): An American gold mining executive said Friday investors were closely watching to see if he would be found guilty of dumping dangerous levels of mercury and arsenic-laced waste into an Indonesian bay, sickening villagers.Richard Ness, president director of Newmont Mining Corp.

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