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Mon, 03 Apr 2006
Baked goods gaining popularity in Indonesia
weet bix can br bought at several places in jakarta, though they often disappear from the shelves for weeks at a time ("can't figure it out; people keep buying them"). and they are imported directly from oz ...
Mon, 03 Apr 2006
Foreign F&B chains flourish amid changing tastes
Foreign F&B chains flourish amid changing tastesAry Hermawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDoni Danika Putera was eager to open a Starbucks coffee shop in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. "The number of expats working for foreign companies in Balikpapan has increased significantly.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
US complains about handicaps in trade with Indonesia
Apr 01 18:18US complains about handicaps in trade with Indonesia New York (ANTARA News) - The United States government has complained about a number of problems and handicaps in its foreign trade with Indonesia, a US Trade Representative (USTR) office said.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Govt told to live up to trade rules
join the queue of complainants ... customs, like many other government depts, operates under its own rules, almost independent of any outside control including the minister. the rentier mentality seems to be deeply embedded within the indonesian psyche.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Govt told to live up to trade rules
Wish that they would do something on Import Duties for Oil Field equipment. Some of it is specified as duty free, but to get it out of customs we invariably need to pay duty. If we dont pay, its sits for a long time and we incurr liquidated damages from - guess what - government companies.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Govt told to live up to trade rules
Govt told to live up to trade rulesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the government is pledging simpler, shorter and more clear-cut procedures for prospective foreign traders, businesspeople warn they could end up as empty promises without diligent implementation.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Indonesian exporters wrong-footed as quarantine stymies footwear exports
Indonesian exporters wrong-footed as quarantine stymies footwear exportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's slow bureaucratic processes once again appear to be preventing an industry from achieving its full potential in the global market.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Baked goods gaining popularity in Indonesia
we always bring weet bix for my father in law.He call it " arfemud" dont know the meaning, could be a hakka word. Actually he can buy at supermarket in plaza indo, but he is one of those who believe they have repackaged inferior product just for him lol.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Baked goods gaining popularity in Indonesia
Baked goods gaining popularity in IndonesiaBy Dominique Patton30/03/2006 - Sales of crackers, c0okies and breakfast cereals are rising fast in Indonesia thanks to higher incomes and the large and growing population.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Indonesia, Malaysia to team up in crude palm oil venture
Indonesia, Malaysia to team up in crude palm oil ventureRendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, Kuala LumpurIndonesia and Malaysia have agreed to form a strategic alliance to produce, market and export crude palm oil (CPO), with business players assuming the collaborative effort as an attempt to...
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Malaysian business wants certainty in RI investments
Malaysian business wants certainty in RI investmentsRendi Akhmad Witular, The Jakarta Post, Kuala LumpurWhile interest is high in investing in Indonesian turnpike and plantation projects, Malaysian businesspeople are held back by concerns about uncertainty surrounding their enterprises.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006
Indonesia reappears on investors' radar screen
Indonesia reappears on investors' radar screenBali played host to the Second Indonesian Investment Forum last week, which brought together 700 foreign and local investors, and executives from international finance agencies to look at investment opportunities in Indonesia.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
British investment in RI can only grow, PM says
British investment in RI can only grow, PM saysPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair agreed Thursday to boost economic ties and build on the changing business climate here and the enormous opportunities Indonesia has to offer to British investors.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
Sluggish investment holding back economic growth: World Bank
Sluggish investment holding back economic growth: World BankThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's economy may grow more slowly this year than in 2005 as private investment remains sluggish and only likely to pick up during the second half of 2006, the World Bank said in a report released Thursday.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
New program should make RI more competitive
New program should make RI more competitiveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe key to reviving the country's manufacturing sector lies in efforts to increase competitiveness and to increase the added value of Indonesia's top products, a minister says.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview
I think that the massive fuel increases and increase in interest rates has had more of a negative effect than the anti corruption moves.
Fri, 31 Mar 2006
World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview
i'm not sure i totally agree with your claim that internal corruption has been driving the domestic economy, however i know for a fact that recent "corruption crackdowns" in certain departments have made things extremely difficult for investors and people setting up businesses.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
Indonesia poised to be top palm oil producer
Many a quick fortune has been made in Sumatra, however after the logging and no replanting the question was asked what should be done with the empty land. The great idea was “let’s grow Palms for Palm Oil to supply the palm oil factories that we will build” .
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
Indonesia poised to be top palm oil producer
Indonesia poised to be top palm oil producerMarch 30 2006SINGAPORE: Indonesia may overtake Malaysia as the world's top palm oil producer by next year, much earlier than previously expected, as Jakarta encourages investments in plantations to profit from the demand boom, a senior official at...
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
RI developing nine free trade zones to spur investment, VP says
Mar 30 17:20RI developing nine free trade zones to spur investment, VP says Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - Indonesia is currently developing nine free trade zones (FTZs) to help boost investment and industry in the country, visiting Vice President Jusuf Kalla said here Thursday.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
World Bank East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview
East Asia Update - Indonesia Overview March 2006 The Indonesian economy ended 2005 with overall GDP growth of 5.6 percent, the highest rate in nine years. However, by year-end the growth story was mixed.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006
How mining companies could avoid political minefields
How mining companies could avoid political minefieldsWinarno Zain, JakartaInvestors seeking mining concessions in Indonesia have reason to envy the unique position that PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. has been in for the last four decades.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
Investment in 2005 up by 96 Percent
Investment in 2005 up by 96 PercentTuesday, 28 March, 2006 | 14:08 WIBTEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: During 2005, investment in Indonesia rose by 96 percent to US$12.4 billion and this year the government is targeting a rise of 15.2 percent.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
Minister Boediono's Speech on Foreign Investment and Indonesia-US
Minister Boediono's Speech on Foreign Investment and Indonesia-USTuesday, 28 March 2006Speech by H.E. BoedionoCoordinating Minister for Economic AffairsAt The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO) Corporate Outreach DinnerOn“Advancing the Partnership between the United States and...
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
The missing link in reform
Editorial, The Jakarta Post The missing link in reformThe role of regional administrations has often been a vital component absent from the packages of reform measures and national and international meetings on investment promotion over the past two years.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
End to port management monopoly may be near
End to port management monopoly may be nearThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTransportation Minister Hatta Radjasa has promised that the management of the country's ports will improve significantly after the House of Representatives amends the 1992 Shipping Law in July.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
Protests will not affect foreign investments
Protests will not affect foreign investmentsA series of violent protests targeting American companies operating in Indonesia has recently raised concern about security for foreign investment. James Castle, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, talked to The Jakarta Post's...
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%
but it's also a strong indicator of a weakening domestic economy, meaning reduced buying power and reduced consumption ... this is not good for business.
Tue, 28 Mar 2006
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%
Quote:Originally posted by KuKuKaChu: The government raised fuel prices in October by an average of 126 percent following soaring oil prices on the international market. Analysts said that the move had eaten into the people's purchasing power and slowed down economic activities as the central bank...
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Long-term investment is what people want to see: Banker
Long-term investment is what people want to see: BankerDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs in most sectors in this country, the issue of foreign ownership in the Indonesian banking sector is always a sensitive one.
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%
First quarter motorcycles sales down by 25%The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorcycle sales during the first quarter of this year are expected to decline by around 25 percent compared to the same period last year due to weakening purchasing power of the people in that market segment, according to an...
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
from memory I recall some talk about krakatau steel and the chinese guy who owned it , was very naughty boy...you know thats one of the things I miss about being in jakarta is all the " inside information" that every man and his chickens have.Even if none of it was true, its entertaining -plus!
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
who is the guy that runs krakatau steel?
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
Indonesia recalls its ambassador. Australai recalls its aid...... ?
Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06
Indonesia's Trade and Inv News-27 March 06Written by Mahendra Siregar/ Hari S.noegroho Monday, 27 March 2006HighlightsPolitics· Indonesia recalls its Ambassador to Australia· A poll shows voters continue to back major partiesRegions· Bloody protests in Papua may have been engineeredEconomy·...
Sun, 26 Mar 2006
Indonesian coal a family affair
How old is he now anyway?And what really happened to his wife all that time ago-was it one of the kids shot her or something? I forget the " behind the scene" theory now...
Sun, 26 Mar 2006
Indonesian coal a family affair
Mar 25, 2006 Indonesian coal a family affair By Bill Guerin JAKARTA - Indonesia's bountiful natural resources are generating massive corporate deals, a signal that one of the region's sickest post-Asian-financial-crisis economies is finally reviving.
Sat, 25 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
Telco economics are exceedingly complicated. Most billing systems are on average 13% inaccurate – in most cases this is on the customer side – customers are not charged for about 13% of calls. I know you will not believe me, but I can assure you it is true.
Sat, 25 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
Quote:Originally posted by KuKuKaChu: so i'm the resident translator now, am i? or rather, your personal secretary??"Biar Bangkrut Asal kesohor" means "let it go bankrupt as long as it's famous". doesn't translate well into english really; sounds much better in indonesian ...
Sat, 25 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
so i'm the resident translator now, am i? or rather, your personal secretary??"Biar Bangkrut Asal kesohor" means "let it go bankrupt as long as it's famous". doesn't translate well into english really; sounds much better in indonesian ...
Fri, 24 Mar 2006
Regional govts must improve regulations, say investors
Regional govts must improve regulations, say investors The Jakarta Post, JakartaGiven their new autonomy, local administrations should now start promoting their areas as good places to do business instead of scaring off investors with a myriad of inconsistent regulations.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006
About 500 regional regulations found to be obstructing investment
Mar 24 00:56 About 500 regional regulations found to be obstructing investment Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Some 31 percent or about 500 of regulations issued by regional administrations in Indonesia have been found to obstruct investment flows and to cause legal uncertainty and must therefore be...
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
hmmm...kalau istilah beberapa kalangan di Indonesia.."Biar Bangkrut Asal kesohor".. sometimes in Indo, gimic marketing yang di pergunakan..adalah jilat menjilat.. let Kuku translate to you guys..
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
Really, you guys are talking about my expertise...TELCO... But the company that I helped to buy Excelcomindo is now loosing money, because of stiff competiyion!!! So, for the user, looks interesting, but for the operator, it is just another nightmare.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
They pursued the market by various gimic marketing that arousing...That sometimes benefits to customer but also damaging...And now, I was paid attention...The perpetrators of the telecommunications business made methods personally to attract the customers..Like fren to fren only Rp.1.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
RI telecom market still ringing up interest
RI telecom market still ringing up interest The telecommunications industry has been the fastest growing in Indonesia for the last few years, and is predicted to maintain its growth rate this year."Indonesia remains one of the most exciting geographical areas in Asia.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
Min Boediono's Speech on the Economy and Investment
Min Boediono's Speech on the Economy and InvestmentWednesday, 22 March 2006Keynote AddressIndonesia Investment ConferenceAccessing the Capital MarketsBy Dr. Boediono, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Republic of IndonesiaBali, 20 March 2006IntroductionFirst let me add my warm welcome to...
Wed, 22 Mar 2006
BI sees inflation down to 7% if power hike canceled
BI sees inflation down to 7% this year if power hike canceled Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank says inflation may ease to below 7 percent this year, providing it with greater leeway to lower its key interest rate, given that the government now appears set to cancel its...