Yemen invests in Riau province

Yemen invests in Riau province

PEKANBARU, Riau: Yemen businesspeople are eyeing investment
opportunities in Riau province. They plan to invest US$20 million
in the construction of margarine and soap factories, which will
be followed by investments in other fields, according to Riau
Governor Rusli Zainal.

The Yemen investors have committed to sending factory
equipment to Riau province in the next few weeks, said Rusli
after meeting with Yemen Ambassador to Indonesia Ahmed Salim
Alwahishi.

Rusli said the Riau administration had assured investors that
security and bureaucratic efficiency were a priority in order to
win their commitment. -- JP