Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 5 May 2010

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Indonesian finance minister to join World Bank

Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Indonesia’s well-regarded finance minister, will leave Jakarta next month to take a senior position with the World Bank in a move that could have long-term consequences for the country’s booming economy, stock market and anti-corruption drive.

Govt gives incentives to oil exploration companies

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government, under decree of the Finance Minister No 24/PMK.011/2010, is giving a fiscal incentive to upstream natural oil and gas as well as geothermal explorations. Finance ministry spokesman Harry Z Soeratin said in Jakarta Tuesday the fiscal incentive is given under...

RI's processed wood exports soar 1,270 pct

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s processed wood exports in the first quarter of 2010 soared 1,270 percent to 3.15 million cu meters from the same period last year. "Demand in the international market began to recover from the global financial crisis in the first quarter of 2010.

Govt to allow old foreigners to own property

The Ministry of Public Housing is drafting a revision of a government regulation that will allow foreigners aged at least 55 years old to own property in the country. Housing Minister Suharso Monoarfa said Tuesday the revision was expected to be completed at the end of this month and submitted to...