C. Java promotes exports

C. Java promotes exports

JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java administration will promote
trade with Singapore, South Korea, Japan, the United States,
Australia, Czech Republic, and France.

The Investment Coordinating Board's Central Java Office
Chairman, Soedarsono, said in Semarang yesterday that all the
seven countries were potential markets for the province's goods.

He said that in the U.S., Czech Republic and France, the
Central Java administration would also organize regular trade
expos.

"We hope that the trade promotions will encourage more
investors to Central Java," he said.

With 14.5 million of workers, the province offers business
opportunities in mining, fishery, plantation, agriculture, and
tourism. (bnt)