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Mon, 20 Jul 1998
Big Blue's ThinkPad 770 takes notebooks into thinner territory
Big Blue's ThinkPad 770 takes notebooks into thinner territoryBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): When it comes to designing a high-end notebook to capture your rapture, it may be hard to beat Big Blue. Take IBM's ThinkPad 770 Series, for example.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Power industry enters a new era
Power industry enters a new era Eddy Satriya Jakarta Economic changes coupled with advances in new technology, the need to conduct good-governance practices, and intensifying pressure to reduce the central government's role have significantly brought new developments to the provision of public...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
New useful features cram latest digital cameras
New useful features cram latest digital camerasZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idDo you find that, sometimes, those user friendly digital cameras still are not that easy to use? Despite the great features that they are already packed with, there have been many occasions that you have to...
Sun, 07 Dec 2003
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks. Considering the circumstances 2003 has not been such a bad year after all.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks. Considering the circumstances 2003 has not been such a bad year after all.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003
Is Indonesia really ready for the 2004 general elections?
Is Indonesia really ready for the 2004 general elections?Daniel Lindgren, Associate Director TNS Indonesia, Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001
1. curren (4 x 8)
1. curren (4 x 8)Most Asian currencies down late on Monday A Bank of Japan survey showing a sharp deterioration in business sentiment was the catalyst for a mild sell off in most Asian currencies Monday, with the closure of some markets and the approach of a key meeting of U.S.
Sun, 25 Jan 1998
Thoughts at a Lounge Bar
Thoughts at a Lounge BarBy Valentinus Irawan This is my third glass of tequila. The first irritated my throat, but this one is helping me forget the daily nag of the monetary crisis. I have never faced such a nuisance in all the time since I was appointed bank director.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
WB tells donors to aid Indonesia
WB tells donors to aid Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank urged the country's major donors on Tuesday to provide crucial financial support for the three- month-old administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Heads and faces haunt Pande's solo exhibition
Heads and faces haunt Pande's solo exhibitionBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): A painting, made up of 30 panels of canvas -- each on of them 30 cm x 30 cm -- depicts various kinds of faces with various kinds of expressions.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Peace in Aceh good for Southeast Asia
Peace in Aceh good for Southeast AsiaKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The expected peace agreement between Indonesia and the separatist rebels of Aceh successfully caps years of effort to end the conflict that has threatened to destabilize the Southeast Asian region.
Mon, 03 Jan 2005
Court rulling raises uncertainty in energy sector
Court rulling raises uncertainty in energy sectorEddy Satriya, Jakarta Economic changes coupled with advances in new technology, the need to conduct good-governance practices, and intensifying pressure to reduce the central government's role have significantly brought new developments to the...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgotten
Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgottenAlan Wheatley, Reuters, Singapore Six years ago, when a tidal wave of currency selling touched off Asia's economic crisis, China won plaudits and contributed to a recovery in regional demand by deciding against a copy-cat devaluation.
Fri, 30 May 1997
Millions flock to polling stations from Irian to Sumatra
Millions flock to polling stations from Irian to Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): The Dani tribesmen of Irian Jaya's Baliem valley voted yesterday with millions of fellow Indonesians thanks to traditional ceremonies, good food and smoke signals that guided them to polling stations.At 7:00 a.m.
Fri, 03 Oct 2003
Japan to bring new initiatives to ASEAN Summit
Japan to bring new initiatives to ASEAN Summit Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali, along with representatives of China, South Korea and India.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Autonomy raises hopes and fears on fate of environment
Autonomy raises hopes and fears on fate of environmentFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Environmental destruction in 2001 may not have exceeded that in previous years but was unfortunately just as rapid, with nature continuing to vanish in a blink of an eye.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Autonomy raises hope and fear on environment
Autonomy raises hope and fear on environmentFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Environmental destruction in 2001 may not have exceeded that in previous years but was unfortunately just as rapid, with nature continuing to vanish in a blink of an eye.
Fri, 02 Feb 1996
Competitiveness: Reforms and quick fixes
Competitiveness: Reforms and quick fixes The government introduced a new reform package last week to boost the country's exports. Economist Mari Pangestu argues that quick fixes to improve the nation's competitiveness are no longer the answer since more fundamental issues are at stakes.
Tue, 06 Jan 1998
Malaysia eyes farming as economic crisis rolls on
Malaysia eyes farming as economic crisis rolls onBy Reme Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): As Asia's economic crisis rolls on, the country which has launched satellites and aims to be home to state-of-the-art multimedia technology is advising its citizens to return to the soil.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002
A renewed interest in ASEAN
A renewed interest in ASEANLee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore When Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad visits Washington next month to meet United States President George W. Bush, it will not just be about mending fences.
Fri, 05 Sep 2003
Signs to watch for in RI polls
Signs to watch for in RI pollsStanley A. Weiss, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Voters in Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population, will soon choose their own president. However, next year's direct election is not as simple as it seems.
Thu, 04 Sep 1997
Govt moves to avoid crisis
Govt moves to avoid crisis JAKARTA (JP): The government moved yesterday to revise its budget, liberalize foreign purchases of shares, strengthen the banking industry and raise the luxury sales tax on several goods.
Wed, 09 Jan 2002
Will Asia central banks stock up on euros?
Will Asia central banks stock up on euros?Ovais Subhani, Reuters, Singapore Some Asian countries, which collectively have more than US$1 trillion in currency reserves, are showing flickers of interest in adding more euros to their stockpiles after last week's successful launch of euro notes and...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
JP/7/JAKOB
JP/7/JAKOBPart 1 of 2Powering the Media DynamicsJakob Oetama JakartaThe theme of this Asia Pacific Media Forum is Powering the Media Dynamics. Media dynamics is a phenomenon that has become increasingly "globalized, simultaneous and interactive" in this 21st century.
Thu, 06 May 2010
Loss of Indonesia finance minister could hit reform
JAKARTA, May 5 (Reuters) - Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has quit after a bruising battle with anti-reformists in what could be a major blow to a crackdown on graft and tax evasion in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Mon, 17 Jul 2000
Stylus Photo 2000P for quality prints
Stylus Photo 2000P for quality printsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): We have taken quite a close look at high-end photo printers from HP and Canon, so it would be unfair to Epson if we didn't check their newest photo printer, the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P.
Mon, 22 Nov 1999
ASEAN seen forging closer security, economic ties
ASEAN seen forging closer security, economic tiesBy Alastair McIndoe MANILA (Dow Jones): Security issues and sustaining Asia's economic recovery are expected to dominate this week's gathering of leaders and ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila.
Wed, 03 Dec 1997
Crisis calls for govt neutrality
Crisis calls for govt neutralityBy Hendrajit JAKARTA (JP): The recent liquidation of 16 troubled banks, given the close link between political power and business practices, was indeed the first test of the government's political will to deal with the business community.
Sun, 17 Feb 2002
Healing hands still a Dayak tradition
Healing hands still a Dayak traditionMarkus Mardius, Contributor, Ketapang, West Kalimantan This country is well-known for its alternative health treatments, which include employing traditional herbs and mantras to cure a disease or protect a person's well-being.
Sat, 10 Aug 2002
America lauds RI's struggle for reform
America lauds RI's struggle for reformRalph L. Boyce, U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Jakarta I note our successes and our set backs to emphasize that the rule of law is a process, not an end-point. Bold steps by Indonesia to make its government more representative, more transparent, and closer to...
Thu, 31 May 2001
Red tape hurts investment image
Red tape hurts investment imageBy Donna Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): This immigration horror story illustrates the bureaucratic tangle that threatens Indonesia's investment image. Reports have surfaced of the deportation in May of a British investor, David Eddy.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Humanitarianism: Challenge and opportunity
Humanitarianism: Challenge and opportunityIgnas Kleden The Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta ceia@centrin.net.id Humanitarianism and humanism have been controversial ever since post-modernist theorists tried to debunk the universality of their values.
Mon, 21 Mar 2005
Part 1 of 2: Powering the media dynamics for common good
Part 1 of 2: Powering the media dynamics for common goodJakob Oetama, Jakarta The theme of this Asia Pacific Media Forum is Powering the Media Dynamics. Media dynamics is a phenomenon that has become increasingly "globalized, simultaneous and interactive" in this 21st century.
Mon, 08 Sep 1997
ThinkPad 770: The notebook to buy if you want it all
ThinkPad 770: The notebook to buy if you want it allBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Remember IBM ThinkPad 760ED? In my hands-on review in this column, I called it the "Rolls-Royce" of notebooks. It was the notebook with everything -- a large and pleasant screen, a digital signal processor, a built-in...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gain
Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gainDavid E. Sumual, Jakarta After creating uncertainty since elections last year, the government finally announced hikes in fuel prices by an average of 29 percent.
Mon, 07 Aug 2000
E-mail on the move with Short Message Service
E-mail on the move with Short Message ServiceBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): GSM is an international standard for digital mobile telephones. It is horrendously popular in Europe and Asia, where you can take your mobile telephone into any participating area and instantly your telephone will work no...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Govt to issue Rp 5t bonds
Govt to issue Rp 5t bonds JAKARTA: The Indonesian government plans to issue Rp 5 trillion (US$562 million) of bonds within two months to support the state budget, Minister of Finance Boediono said Monday. Boediono didn't provide further details.
Thu, 26 May 2005
A foreign affair
A foreign affair President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono embarks today on, arguably, his most important state visit since taking office. For the next 10 days, he will visit two global powers -- the United States and Japan -- along with fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member Vietnam.
Wed, 25 May 2005
A foreign affair
A foreign affair President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono embarks today on, arguably, his most important state visit since taking office. For the next 10 days, he will visit two global powers -- the United States and Japan -- along with fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member Vietnam.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts
RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debtsDavid E. Sumual, Analyst, Danareksa Research Institute, Jakarta Nothing unusual took place at the annual CGI meeting last week. As expected, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) concluded its annual ritual, pledging US$3.
Mon, 22 Dec 1997
Kim Dae-jung finally wins presidency
Kim Dae-jung finally wins presidency Two months ago The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin reported that Kim Dae-jung could not be counted out in the presidential election which was then beginning (The Jakarta Post Oct. 23, 1997 "Kim leading election campaign").
Sun, 06 May 2001
Unwiring the Internet blunder on the many islands of Indonesia
Unwiring the Internet blunder on the many islands of IndonesiaBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): The Internet in Indonesia is like the city of Jakarta: many activities backed up in a terrible traffic jam. "Slowly but surely we are becoming connected to the outside world," says Alika Aurelia, an Internet...
Sat, 09 Oct 2004
Can Yudhoyono use his big
Can Yudhoyono use his big win to change Indonesia? Karim Raslan The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won a staggering personal mandate. The 55-year-old former general from the small town of Pacitan in East Java has undergone an extraordinarily grueling...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
People are waiting for prosecution of 'big fish'
People are waiting for prosecution of 'big fish'Jeffrey Winters and Ridarson Galingging, Chicago President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has stated repeatedly that he intends to make fighting corruption a top priority.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Teddy speaks out for Chinese-Indonesians
Teddy speaks out for Chinese-Indonesians David Kennedy Contributor Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com Him Tek Ji was 10 years old when he saw his first real soldiers at an Indonesian Military (TNI) camp stationed near his school in North Jakarta where he grew up.
Sat, 22 Jan 2005
Are rising foreign buyouts a national threat?
Are rising foreign buyouts a national threat?Jasper S. Kim, The Korea Herald/Asia News Network, Seoul A clear pattern has emerged recently of foreigners taking increasingly larger positions in Korean assets, such as KOSPI shares, domestic banks and local real estate.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Are foreign buyouts a national threat?
Are foreign buyouts a national threat? JP/7/KOREAAre foreign buyouts a national threat? Jasper S. Kim The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul A clear pattern has emerged recently of foreigners taking increasingly larger positions in Korean assets, such as KOSPI shares, domestic banks and local...
Tue, 24 May 2005
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;JP;MDS;CD; ANPAk..r..A foreign affair JP/6/EDIT25A foreign affair President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono embarks today on, arguably, his most important state visit since taking office. For the next 10 days, he will visit two global powers -- the United States and Japan -- along with fellow Association...
Mon, 11 Oct 2004
Can Yudhoyono use his big win to change Indonesia?
Can Yudhoyono use his big win to change Indonesia?Karim Raslan, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won a staggering personal mandate. The 55-year-old former general from the small town of Pacitan in East Java has undergone an extraordinarily grueling...
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
'Al Jazeera' to challenge 'CNN', 'BBC' from KL
'Al Jazeera' to challenge 'CNN', 'BBC' from KLChan Tien Hin, Bloomberg/SingaporeAl Jazeera, an Arabic broadcaster accused by U.S. officials of biased reporting in Iraq, will begin airing an English-language television channel from Malaysia next year to win over viewers in Asia.