The government should focus on attracting investment in manufacturing following the sector's declining contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) over the past three years.

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Local retail chain Indomaret is planning to open 800 new stores this year, making its total number of outlets across the country 5,755.Indomaret currently operates 4,955 stores throughout Indonesia.

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At least 22 shoe companies from South Korea, China and Vietnam have planned to relocate factories to Java, a senior government official says.

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With poor weather conditions affecting harvests, local soybean production this year is anticipated to fall short of the government target.

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