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Fri, 31 Mar 2006
British investment in RI can only grow, PM says
British investment in RI can only grow, PM saysPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair agreed Thursday to boost economic ties and build on the changing business climate here and the enormous opportunities Indonesia has to offer to British investors.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
Sluggish investment holding back economic growth: World Bank
Sluggish investment holding back economic growth: World BankThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's economy may grow more slowly this year than in 2005 as private investment remains sluggish and only likely to pick up during the second half of 2006, the World Bank said in a report released Thursday.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
New program should make RI more competitive
New program should make RI more competitiveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe key to reviving the country's manufacturing sector lies in efforts to increase competitiveness and to increase the added value of Indonesia's top products, a minister says.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview
I think that the massive fuel increases and increase in interest rates has had more of a negative effect than the anti corruption moves.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview
i'm not sure i totally agree with your claim that internal corruption has been driving the domestic economy, however i know for a fact that recent "corruption crackdowns" in certain departments have made things extremely difficult for investors and people setting up businesses.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
Indonesia poised to be top palm oil producer
Many a quick fortune has been made in Sumatra, however after the logging and no replanting the question was asked what should be done with the empty land. The great idea was “let’s grow Palms for Palm Oil to supply the palm oil factories that we will build” .
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
Indonesia poised to be top palm oil producer
Indonesia poised to be top palm oil producerMarch 30 2006SINGAPORE: Indonesia may overtake Malaysia as the world's top palm oil producer by next year, much earlier than previously expected, as Jakarta encourages investments in plantations to profit from the demand boom, a senior official at...
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
RI developing nine free trade zones to spur investment, VP says
Mar 30 17:20RI developing nine free trade zones to spur investment, VP says Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - Indonesia is currently developing nine free trade zones (FTZs) to help boost investment and industry in the country, visiting Vice President Jusuf Kalla said here Thursday.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview
East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview March 2006 The Indonesian economy ended 2005 with overall GDP growth of 5.6 percent, the highest rate in nine years. However, by year-end the growth story was mixed.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
How mining companies could avoid political minefields
How mining companies could avoid political minefieldsWinarno Zain, JakartaInvestors seeking mining concessions in Indonesia have reason to envy the unique position that PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. has been in for the last four decades.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
Investment in 2005 up by 96 Percent
Investment in 2005 up by 96 PercentTuesday, 28 March, 2006 | 14:08 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: During 2005, investment in Indonesia rose by 96 percent to US$12.4 billion and this year the government is targeting a rise of 15.2 percent.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
Minister Boediono's Speech on Foreign Investment and Indonesia-US
Minister Boediono's Speech on Foreign Investment and Indonesia-USTuesday, 28 March 2006Speech by H.E. BoedionoCoordinating Minister for Economic AffairsAt The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO) Corporate Outreach DinnerOn“Advancing the Partnership between the United States and...
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
The missing link in reform
Editorial, The Jakarta Post The missing link in reformThe role of regional administrations has often been a vital component absent from the packages of reform measures and national and international meetings on investment promotion over the past two years.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
End to port management monopoly may be near
End to port management monopoly may be nearThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTransportation Minister Hatta Radjasa has promised that the management of the country's ports will improve significantly after the House of Representatives amends the 1992 Shipping Law in July.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
Protests will not affect foreign investments
Protests will not affect foreign investmentsA series of violent protests targeting American companies operating in Indonesia has recently raised concern about security for foreign investment. James Castle, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, talked to The Jakarta Post's...
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%
but it's also a strong indicator of a weakening domestic economy, meaning reduced buying power and reduced consumption ... this is not good for business.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%
Quote:Originally posted by KuKuKaChu: The government raised fuel prices in October by an average of 126 percent following soaring oil prices on the international market. Analysts said that the move had eaten into the people's purchasing power and slowed down economic activities as the central bank...
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Long-term investment is what people want to see: Banker
Long-term investment is what people want to see: BankerDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs in most sectors in this country, the issue of foreign ownership in the Indonesian banking sector is always a sensitive one.
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorcycle sales during the first quarter of this year are expected to decline by around 25 percent compared to the same period last year due to weakening purchasing power of the people in that market segment, according to an...
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
from memory I recall some talk about krakatau steel and the chinese guy who owned it , was very naughty boy...you know thats one of the things I miss about being in jakarta is all the " inside information" that every man and his chickens have.Even if none of it was true, its entertaining -plus!
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
who is the guy that runs krakatau steel?
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
Indonesia recalls its ambassador. Australai recalls its aid...... ?
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06Written by Mahendra Siregar/ Hari S.noegroho Monday, 27 March 2006HighlightsPolitics· Indonesia recalls its Ambassador to Australia· A poll shows voters continue to back major partiesRegions· Bloody protests in Papua may have been engineeredEconomy·...
Sun, 26 Mar 2006
Indonesian coal a family affair
How old is he now anyway?And what really happened to his wife all that time ago-was it one of the kids shot her or something? I forget the " behind the scene" theory now...
Sun, 26 Mar 2006
Indonesian coal a family affair
Mar 25, 2006 Indonesian coal a family affair By Bill Guerin JAKARTA - Indonesia's bountiful natural resources are generating massive corporate deals, a signal that one of the region's sickest post-Asian-financial-crisis economies is finally reviving.
Sat, 25 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
Telco economics are exceedingly complicated. Most billing systems are on average 13% inaccurate – in most cases this is on the customer side – customers are not charged for about 13% of calls. I know you will not believe me, but I can assure you it is true.
Sat, 25 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
Quote:Originally posted by KuKuKaChu: so i'm the resident translator now, am i? or rather, your personal secretary??"Biar Bangkrut Asal kesohor" means "let it go bankrupt as long as it's famous". doesn't translate well into english really; sounds much better in indonesian ...
Sat, 25 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
so i'm the resident translator now, am i? or rather, your personal secretary??"Biar Bangkrut Asal kesohor" means "let it go bankrupt as long as it's famous". doesn't translate well into english really; sounds much better in indonesian ...
Fri, 24 Mar 2006
Regional govts must improve regulations, say investors
Regional govts must improve regulations, say investors The Jakarta Post, JakartaGiven their new autonomy, local administrations should now start promoting their areas as good places to do business instead of scaring off investors with a myriad of inconsistent regulations.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006
About 500 regional regulations found to be obstructing investment
Mar 24 00:56 About 500 regional regulations found to be obstructing investment Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Some 31 percent or about 500 of regulations issued by regional administrations in Indonesia have been found to obstruct investment flows and to cause legal uncertainty and must therefore be...
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
hmmm...kalau istilah beberapa kalangan di Indonesia.."Biar Bangkrut Asal kesohor".. sometimes in Indo, gimic marketing yang di pergunakan..adalah jilat menjilat.. let Kuku translate to you guys..
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
Really, you guys are talking about my expertise...TELCO... But the company that I helped to buy Excelcomindo is now loosing money, because of stiff competiyion!!! So, for the user, looks interesting, but for the operator, it is just another nightmare.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
They pursued the market by various gimic marketing that arousing...That sometimes benefits to customer but also damaging...And now, I was paid attention...The perpetrators of the telecommunications business made methods personally to attract the customers..Like fren to fren only Rp.1.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
RI telecom market still ringing up interest The telecommunications industry has been the fastest growing in Indonesia for the last few years, and is predicted to maintain its growth rate this year."Indonesia remains one of the most exciting geographical areas in Asia.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
Min Boediono's Speech on the Economy and Investment
Min Boediono's Speech on the Economy and InvestmentWednesday, 22 March 2006Keynote AddressIndonesia Investment ConferenceAccessing the Capital MarketsBy Dr. Boediono, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Republic of IndonesiaBali, 20 March 2006IntroductionFirst let me add my warm welcome to...
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
BI sees inflation down to 7% if power hike canceled
BI sees inflation down to 7% this year if power hike canceled Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank says inflation may ease to below 7 percent this year, providing it with greater leeway to lower its key interest rate, given that the government now appears set to cancel its...
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
Alternative Capital Market to Fund Electricity Project
http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/ekbis/2006/03/21/brk,20060321-75373,uk.html Alternative Capital Market to Fund Electricity ProjectTuesday, 21 March, 2006 | 17:30 WIB TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The financial mechanism, like the capital market, can be the alternative way of funding an...
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
Fitch Ratings opens Indonesia office
Fitch Ratings opens Indonesia office JAKARTA: Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings announced Monday that it had opened an Indonesian office, PT Fitch Ratings Indonesia, in Jakarta to take advantage of the country's growing bond market.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-20 March 06
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-20 March 06Written by Mahendra Siregar/ Hari S.noegroho Tuesday, 21 March 2006 Highlights Politics· US Secretary of State praises Indonesia’s ‘moderation, tolerance and inclusiveness’· Former East Timor...
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
Govt cancels power rate hike plan
Mar 21 18:00Govt cancels power rate hike plan Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono here on Tuesday, announced that the government had decided not to increase the basic electricity tariff (TDL) and to encourage state electricity company PT PLN to continue serving the public...
Tue, 21 Mar 2006
BI hopes regulations to encourage investment ready in third quarter 2006
Mar 20 20:42 BI hopes regulations to encourage investment ready in third quarter 2006 "We have to strive for the completion of legal and institutional facilities this year. I hope it can be completed in the first semester or the third quarter of 2006 at the latest," Burhanuddin said.
Tue, 21 Mar 2006
RI has potential to become world's biggest ethanol producer
RI has potential to become world's biggest ethanol producerJakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia has potential to become the biggest ethanol producer in the world because it has an abundance of raw material and vast lands for producing the commodity, an industry executive said.
Tue, 21 Mar 2006
Govt to expand 'VOA' facility to boost tourism
Govt to expand 'VOA' facility to boost tourism Rendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliThe government is planning to expand the visa-on-arrival (VOA) facility to help reverse the declining number of tourist arrivals in Indonesia, which dropped dramatically in the wake of the Oct.
Tue, 21 Mar 2006
Kalla pledges better investment climate
Kalla pledges better climate, projects to entice investors Rendi Akhmad Witular and Rita Widiana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, BaliVice President Jusuf Kalla urged foreign investors Monday to return to the country, promising the government would soon take concrete measures to improve the investment...
Tue, 21 Mar 2006
Service gap filled by middlemen
Service gap filled by middlemen Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA new passport costs Rp 265,000 and takes just three working days to process, or so says the sign at Tangerang Immigration Office.
Mon, 20 Mar 2006
Indonesia: The politics of bare flesh
Mar 18, 2006 Indonesia: The politics of bare fleshBy Desi Anwar BALI - The Balinese are calling it the third Bali bomb, threatening to frighten even more foreign tourists away from their beaches. A proposed bill on pornography currently under deliberation by Indonesia's parliament could be the coup...
Sun, 19 Mar 2006
Possible electricity crisis in Java : Minister
Your genset is probably a damn sight more reliable than PLN
Sun, 19 Mar 2006
Possible electricity crisis in Java : Minister
Mar 18 23:41 Minister warns of possible electricity crisis in Java Jakarta (ANTARA News) - State Enterprises Minister Sugiharto said an electricity crisis may happen in Java in the next two years unless new power plants are set up.