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Four Americans detained for 'assault'

Another shining example of great Indonesian labour workers behavior. I recently went to a factory with tons of workers who purposely skipped work to get fired so they can get their puluhan juta in PHK money, and all their female workers take their 'cuti haid' every month.

Four Americans detained for 'assault'

i've made a lot of money in the past helping americans get their factories back. they seem to have a habit of losing them. possibly because they are absentee owners who think they have indonesian 'partners' they can trust.

Four Americans detained for 'assault'

Wasn't Balaraja where Piss Salons elephants ran amok?1am seems a rather strange time to "just claiming their property back" .What with them being American and all, I suspect that they deserved it be default - I thought all Americans were olympic rated sportsmen, and as such they should have been...

Four Americans detained for 'assault'

 Originally Posted By: emmajktwhat actually the unpleasant behaviour of emen and agus? from the sound of it, the "unpleasant behaviour" was their temerity in demanding their factory back.

Four Americans detained for 'assault'

what actually the unpleasant behaviour of emen and agus?

Four Americans detained for 'assault'

Multa Fidrus and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, JakartaFour Americans along with dozens of their employees have been arrested by the Tangerang Police for allegedly assaulting two workers at swimsuit producer PT Natural Selaras II in Olex Industrial Plant in Balaraja, Tangerang regency,...

Kadin revitalizes committee on U.S. to boost bilateral trade

"...Trade Minister Mari herself was at least party responsible for the last investment catastrophe, the updated Negative List of July..."Yes, she was, but i don't begrudge her actually; she seems like a nice old gal; she is merely a pawn for other institutions and influences.

Indonesia`s Bank ANK to merge with Australia`s Commonwealth Bank

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia's Bank Arta Niaga Kencana will be merged into Australia's Commonwealth Bank (CBA) once a planned takeover is completed, the banks said Friday.CBA has already purchased ANK stock held by private shareholders amounting to 57 percent of the bank.

Kadin revitalizes committee on U.S. to boost bilateral trade

yes, i certainly noticed it. They just don't get it. And Trade Minister Mari herself was at least party responsible for the last investment catastrophe, the updated Negative List of July, which further strangled any chance of increased investment.

Kadin revitalizes committee on U.S. to boost bilateral trade

"..Trade Minister Mari..""But it is going to be difficult for Indonesia to meet the investment climate required," she said. lol! Did anybody else pick up this classic?

Kadin revitalizes committee on U.S. to boost bilateral trade

10 years after the yanks hightailed out of indonesia, after "their guy" was deposed, the morons at KADIN figure out that the bules they are seeing aren't US american!investment interest in Indonesia by US citizens and corporations has in fact picked up over the past two years, but in overall terms...

Car terminal, one-stop customs set at Priok Port

The government will roll out next month its planned car terminal and a one-stop customs service at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok Port as part of efforts to improve the flow of goods in and out of the country.

Dell turns to SMEs to expand business

Dell Indonesia, in partnership with the Indonesian Internet Kiosk Association (Awari), is offering personal computers (PC) packages for Awari members as part of its first ever marketing campaign aimed at the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) market.

Lippo Group to invest $650m in multimedia

Lippo Group, through its subsidiary PT First Media Tbk, will invest up to US$650 million over four years to strengthen the company's broadband-based multimedia business.First Media Chief Executive Officer Roberto Fernandez Feliciano said here Thursday that the money would be used to expand the...

Kadin revitalizes committee on U.S. to boost bilateral trade

Witnessed by Indonesian and United States government officials, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) inaugurated Thursday the new executive board of the chamber's newly revitalized committee on the United States to facilitate better communication between business communities from...

Indonesian palm oil boom threatens orangutan, environment

TUMBANG KULING (AP): Naingolan shunts the excavator into high gear and tears into a patch of smoldering forest on Borneo island, clearing the way for yet another palm oil plantation thatIndonesia hopes will tap into a surge in global demand for biofuels.

Microsoft to sell software licenses at $3 to students

PT Microsoft Indonesia will sell a Windows software version called Education Innovation Suite at US$3 to Indonesian students, as part of its program to help close the digital gap in the country.President director of Microsoft Indonesia Tony Chen said Wednesday his company would cooperate with the...

RI, Singapore make significant progress in free trade zones

JAKARTA (JP): A joint ministerial level meeting between Indonesia and Singapore in Bali on Wednesday highlighted significant progress in the development of the Batam, Bintan and Karimun free trade zones (FTZs).

Bakrie Telekom to open networks in 17 cities

Solo, C Java (ANTARA News) - Publicly-listed telecommunications operator PT Bakrie Telekom Tbk is planning to open new networks in the country`s 17 major cities at a total cost of Rp2 trillion this year.It was expected the new networks wold raise the company`s total number of subscribers to 3.

Govt to impose progressive tax on CPO exports

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government is set to impose a progressive tax in the range of 0-10 percent on crude palm oil (CPO) exports starting September 1, an Agriculture Ministry official said."Until now, we have been adopting a new policy (on CPO exports) once every three months.

President Yudhoyono asks banks to boost economic growth with own equity

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked national banks to boost economic growth with their equity by providing credits to productive sectors and micro, small and medium businesses (UMKM).

China`s ZTE Corp in CDMA2000 network expansion tie-up with Telkom Indonesia

Beijing (ANTARA News) - China's ZTE Corporation, a provider of telecommunications equipment, said in a statement that it has signed an agreement to help expand Telkom Indonesia's CDMA2000 network capacity.

Govt pins hopes on 14 new oil fields

give an "off-the-record" interview to one of our journalists, and they can quote an "informed source in the Indonesian oil industry"!

Govt pins hopes on 14 new oil fields

I know some other stories about why developments are being delayed, production is down and other monkey business but, I must, unfortunately say fuck all at the moment......

Japan, China power Indonesian growth

JAKARTA - Foreign investment is suddenly picking up in Indonesia, an indication that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pro-business policies are finally starting to pay economic dividends in spite of the recent nationalistic and anti-foreign economic regulations passed by Parliament.

Govt pins hopes on 14 new oil fields

The government is pinning its hopes on the development of 14 new oil fields so as to meet next year's oil production target of 1.034 million barrels per day, slightly higher than this year's estimate of 1 million bpd, an official says.

Altimo insists on Indonesia investment

Altimo, a subsidiary of Russia's Alfa Group, will not back down on its investment plans for Indonesia despite allegations of a commercially motivated smear campaign levied by a number of civil society groups, a company official said.

More support planned for micro, small businesses

In addition to a Rp 1.4 trillion (around US$149 million) allocation to subsidize the interest on loans taken out by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government also plans to streamline the requirements for borrowing from state SME financing institutions.

Rising investment

From the Economist Intelligence Unit ViewsWireWhy is Indonesia attracting investors?Foreign investment in Indonesia has risen sharply, but there are renewed concerns about the country's investor-friendliness following the release in June of revised foreign ownership limits.

Indonesian hub seeks place on map

Published: August 28 2007 18:01 | Last updated: August 28 2007 18:01The signing last week by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia’s president, of regulations creating a special trade zone covering the is­land of Batam and enclaves on nearby Bintan and Karimun marked the realisation of a...

The talking is over; It's time to put our shoulders to the wheel

The response to the most recent cabinet reshuffle is a good indicator of the national mood. "The cabinet reshuffle by the President was a positive step that will enhance the performance of the government," said 77 percent of the population.

Govt to set up labor committees for FTZs

Aiming to increase labor competitiveness in the country's free trade zones, the government is formulating a mechanism for the establishment of local tripartite labor committees within each FTZ.It is expected that the committees, which will consist of representatives of the local government,...

PLN Signs for New Power Plants

State electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) signed an agreement with a consortium headed by Japan's Marubeni Corp to purchase power from a new power plant, Reuters quoted the energy minister as saying on Monday (20/8/07).

Bank Mega Eyes 60% Rise in Lending This Year

Publicly listed Bank Mega is optimistic lending will grow by 60% this year on the back of a surge in demand from corporate borrowers.The bank's outstanding loans grew by about 10% as of the end of June to Rp11.5 trillion ($1.

Sinar Mas to Enter Mobile Market

PT Sinar Mas Telecommunications plans to become the 10th mobile-phone operator in the country, where competition has forced companies to slash call rates.The company plans to build a network capable of serving 1.4 million users by the end of the year, director Ubaidillah Fatah told Bloomberg News.

Govt. to Build Railroad to Jakarta Airport

The government plans to build a railway line linking Jakarta with the main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in an effort to ease the city's traffic problems, the railroad operator's chief said on Wednesday (22/8/07).

Indonesia, Singapore to Meet Again on SEZ

The government looks set to develop Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands, after issuing regulations relating to implementation of the SEZs early last week.Coordinating Minister for the Economy Boediono said officials from Indonesia and Singapore will meet in Bali...

Honda launches new models to regain loss in market share

 Originally Posted By: DilliMore fucking mayhem....I suppose as usual Mirrors and Indicators are optional extra's! ya, biar hemat ...the news in this for me is the continued solid consumer confidence shown by indonesians, despite very poor investment flows.

Honda launches new models to regain loss in market share

Motorcycle producer PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) will launch three new models with more stylish and sporty features this year to regain its market leadership, which has dropped significantly since January amid growing competition from its main competitor, Yamaha.

Riau Islands SEZs in place 'by September'

The government will have set up the management agencies for the special economic zones (SEZs) in the Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands by September, as required by recently issued government regulations.

Japanese investors join local partner to develop jatropha in NTT

Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA News) - A number of Japanese investors are working together with a local partner to develop jatropha curcas plantations for the production of bio-fuel energy in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, a company executive said.

Indonesia concerned over declining oil output

"lack of new investment in the sector"Itu benar! There is the real reason. No one wants to do business in a country which ties an investors hands behind their back, amputates a leg and then demands "kick ass" performance!

Indonesia concerned over declining oil output

The Indonesian government expressed concern Friday over the continued decline in oil production in the last 10 years that could cause the budget to miss revenue target."The current production hovers around 900,000 barrels per day, and we have set a target of 1.

RI plans power grid with neighbors

Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Thursday to build three interconnected power transmission networks using up to US$1 billion in investment.Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the agreements, signed at the sidelines of an ASEAN Energy Ministries...

RI`s foreign tourist arrivals in 1st semester 2007 up 12.2 pct

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia in the first semester 2007 was up 12.2 percent compared to the figure for a corresponding period in 2006, a tourism ministry official said.

Govt to revise industrial growth target

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Industry Minister Fahmi Idris said here on Thursday the government would revise its industrial growth target due to energy and raw materials supply problems faced by industries."There will definitely be a revision of the target," he said when asked if various problems faced...

Regional authorities must ensure survival of traditional mkts, Yudhoyono says

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said regional administrations should make spatial allocations for modern and traditional markets in their respective jurisdictions that will ensure the latter`s survival.

ABN AMRO turning to SMEs for future growth

After concentrating on corporate banking for years, ABN AMRO Indonesia will gradually turn its business focus to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to ensure future growth.Country head for business banking of the Netherlands-based bank, Madi D.

Indosat boosts capital expenditure to $1.2b

PT Indosat, the country's second largest mobile phone operator, will increase its capital expenditure this year to US$1.2 billion from $1 billion as initially planned to further expand its networks and improve the quality of its services.

Indonesia least attractive country for foreign retailers: Survey

Despite its high population and large economic size, Indonesia is among the least attractive countries for foreign retailers to invest in, according to a survey conducted recently by management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.Speaking here Wednesday during a seminar on retailers' distribution, A.T.