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On This Day - December 25, 2000

Table: Foreign tourist arrivals and expenditures in Indonesia

Table: Foreign tourist arrivals and expenditures in Indonesia Year Arrivals Foreign Exchange Growth Rate (%) (US$ millions) Arrivals Earnings---------------------------------------------------------1989 1,625,965 1,284.50 25.00 25.001990 2,177,566 2,105.29 33.92 63.901991 2,569,870 2,522.01 18.

Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru,

Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru, the ultimate choice Pekanbaru, capital city of the Riau Province is boasting an extensive variety of heterogeneous industries such as oil, palm oil, wood, and pulp and paper, to name a few.

Political conflict bites into stock market index

Political conflict bites into stock market index By Bernie K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The year 2000 started with high expectations in the country's stock market following the appointment of Indonesia's first democratically elected president in October 1999.

In search of excitement at night

In search of excitement at nightBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): After a hectic, stressful working day, you rush home to take a hot shower before laying down on the bed for sweet dreams; sounds perfect. No, not for the 'yummies' - young upward mobile modern independent elite singles.

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2-colm Danareksa's economic outlook 2000 2001 2002 2003 Gross Domestic Product 4% 4.3% 4.7% 6.1% Inflation 9% 7.5% 6.5% 5% SBI Interest rates 14% 12% 9-10% 8-10% Rupiah exchange rate Rp 8,160 Rp 7,510 Rp 7,770 Rp 8,000Source: Danareksa

Tracking the timber along Kalimantan's rivers

Tracking the timber along Kalimantan's riversBy Simon Marcus Gower PELAI HARI, South Kalimantan (JP): Taking some time out from modern Jakarta, some evidence of the old city of Batavia may still be seen.The north of modern day Jakarta is where the capital city was first established.

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure.

Tips on traveling during peak season

Tips on traveling during peak season* Arrange your trip as soon as possible by planning your trip and making reservations. Pay tickets before the ticketing time-limit expires to avoid cancellation.* Go to the airport to check-in at the latest 30 minutes before departure time for domestic flights...

Young city women: Living in two worlds

Young city women: Living in two worldsBy Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Let's just face it... Many of our young people living in big cities are living in two worlds. One foot is outside the door raring to go and venture out into the future of great possibilities, while the other foot is still...

Spoilt for choice with new airlines

Spoilt for choice with new airlines JAKARTA (JP): Flying in a new era of greater choice will hopefully benefit consumers.They will have more options and most will want better services for their money -- but high risks are involved for the airlines.High risk has a double meaning here.

Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache

Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache JAKARTA (JP): Time has a way of changing everything. The younger generation are now more outspoken than their parents. They want greater freedom in their life, not only in expressing their views but also the freedom to choose their soulmate.

Young, rich and lost in the high rise jungle

Young, rich and lost in the high rise jungleBy Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): To be young, affluent and living life in the fast lane. Who would not want to be in the shoes of the young and rich? Most certainly, there are many wanna-bes. Many rural youths would surely love to be in these shoes.

Surakarta hotels pick up the pieces after the 'sweep'

Surakarta hotels pick up the pieces after the 'sweep'By Sulistyo Budi N. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It took the actions of one night to wipe out all that had been achieved by years of costly promotions.Groups of people went to several four and five star hotels in Surakarta on Oct.

A special guest on a special day

A special guest on a special dayBy AA Navis An aged couple enjoyed the Idul Fitri holiday from the verandah of their house, watching the well-dressed and cheerful procession of passers-by. They were celebrating the first day of the Muslim post-fasting festivities, popularly known as Lebaran.

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure.

Medco deals with energy business, environment and community

Medco deals with energy business, environment and community As a company dealing in the energy business, PT Medco Energi Internasional has shown a deep concern for the environment and the community.Medco realizes that its line of business has a direct impact on the environment and the communities...

"We must free ourselves from the shackles of pessimism"

"We must free ourselves from the shackles of pessimism" The Indonesian capital market, one of business sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis, is showing signs of recovery. Below are excerpts taken from an interview with the president of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Mas Achmad Daniri on...

Watch out for the pitfalls

Watch out for the pitfalls By David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Brilliant, daring and assertively intelligent, higher education (frequently education abroad), bank checking and saving accounts, business ventures, stock market investments, real estate investments and speculations, BMW's and Blazers,...

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali

Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure.

Garuda offers convenience for holidaymakers

Garuda offers convenience for holidaymakers With the Idul Fitri holiday falling between Christmas and New Year this year, the exodus from the city is expected to be bigger than usual. The number of people wanting to celebrate one or more of these holidays in their hometown, and get there by air, is...

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