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Tue, 02 Mar 2010
FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in Indonesia
CurrenciesJAKARTA, March 2 (Reuters) - Strong growth and political stability made Indonesia Southeast Asia's most attractive investment destination last year, but the outlook is threatened by a struggle between reformers and powerful vested interests.
Thu, 24 Aug 1995
RI-Dutch painters show works of different directions
RI-Dutch painters show works of different directionsBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Amidst Indonesia's golden jubilee celebrations, a group of Indonesian and Dutch artists are presenting their visions of today's realities and needs.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Indonesia has the chance for stable economic growth
Indonesia has the chance for stable economic growthOsman Rzyttka, Research Fellow, Department of Geography, University of Bonn Germany Indonesia's economy at the moment seems to be operating far below its potential.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
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JP/ /Y-macroModerate growth continues amid signs of investment recoveryThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many people in the automotive industry are really happy these days with the handsome bonuses they have received after achieving or even surpassing sales targets and other performance indicators, thanks...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Santoso aims to rule the airwaves
Santoso aims to rule the airwavesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Santoso had no experience in running a radio station, but when he and his friends founded a radio news network, 68H, they ended a 30-year monopoly over Indonesia's airwaves by the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI).
Tue, 28 Dec 2004
Modest growth continues amid signs of investment recovery
Modest growth continues amid signs of investment recoveryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people in the automotive industry are really happy these days with the handsome bonuses they have received after achieving or even surpassing sales targets and other performance indicators, thanks to cheaper...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Welcoming another new RI president
Welcoming another new RI presidentBunn Nagara, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, MalaysiaSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be inaugurated as Indonesia's sixth president. The implications of this event's unique circumstances have been repeated in various commentaries, all intended to signal the...
Wed, 18 May 2005
The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEAN
The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEANFelix Soh, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As someone who enjoys long-distance running, it is natural for Robert Zoellick to go the distance when it comes to promoting America's interests.The wiry U.S.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Santoso bridges isolation over the radio
Santoso bridges isolation over the radioBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post JakartaSantoso had no experience in running a radio station, but when he and his friends founded a radio news network, 68H, they ended a 30-year monopoly over Indonesia's airwaves by the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia...
Sun, 22 Feb 1998
Watershed for Indonesia's New Order
Watershed for Indonesia's New OrderBy Leonard C. Sebastian With the economic crisis, prospects of social unrest and the impending Presidential election, Indonesia enters a crucial period. AFTER a period of vacillation in November and December, and much to the relief of the region, President...
Sun, 10 Sep 1995
The principle of RI's defense policy
The principle of RI's defense policy Bob Lowry analyses the fundamentals of Indonesia's defense and security policy and the prospects of change to the structure of its armed forces. In 1993, Indonesia commenced its second 25-year long-term development plan, the first five-year period of which will...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
U.S. intervention has legal precedents
U.S. intervention has legal precedentsBy Triyogo Jatmiko JAKARTA (JP): The enforcement measures against Iraq and Yugoslavia for their treatment of the Kurds and of the Albanian Kosovars respectively raises many issues concerning the legality of intervention in conflict which is essentially within...
Sun, 03 Nov 1996
Hotel slug it out in starry-eyed war
Hotel slug it out in starry-eyed war New star-rated hotels are rising across Jakarta's skyline while the market for them is in the doldrums. Competition is fierce; top-end hotels compete head-to-head not only within their own star category but also against lower rated hotels and fully serviced...
Fri, 21 Feb 2003
Religious fundamentalism and the threat to women
Religious fundamentalism and the threat to womenEva K. Sundari, School of Economics Center for Women Studies, Airlangga University, Surabaya Recently, we have witnessed a large number of women holding street rallies, protesting the presidential decree on price hikes for fuel and utilities.
Wed, 04 Mar 1998
Indonesia: Quest for a civil society
Indonesia: Quest for a civil societyBy Budiono Kusumohamidjojo JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 general election has long since past and soon Indonesia will have its new president, vice president and cabinet. However, these political events have been marred by a number of domestic riots which were met with a...
Fri, 17 May 2002
Trends, trials and tribulations of mobile phones
Trends, trials and tribulations of mobile phonesK. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Jakarta, a cell phone is the most easy-to-grab and easy-to- resell item for thieves, particularly the notorious kapak merah (red axe) street gang.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
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checked EJKSedan market: Tough but workableRudijanto Contributor JakartaWith their continuous surge in sales here, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) are expected to grab a larger market share this year. Surprisingly the market for sedans has also started to look promising, as more Indonesians opt for...
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Sedan market: Tough but it is still workable
Sedan market: Tough but it is still workableRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta With their continuous surge in sales here, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) are expected to grab a larger market share this year. Surprisingly the market for sedans has also started to look promising, as more Indonesians opt...
Tue, 23 Dec 1997
Indonesian pop music out of tune with creativity
Indonesian pop music out of tune with creativityBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): On the surface, the past year in Indonesian pop music has yielded hints of promising prospects for young musicians, many of whom have achieved dreams of having their creations recorded.
Sun, 27 Oct 1996
The telecommunications revolution never ends
The telecommunications revolution never ends JAKARTA (JP): The revolution in telecommunications and information technology, including cellular telephone, is unfolding rapidly. You may discard tomorrow any mobile cellular telecommunications systems or terminals you use today.
Sun, 18 May 1997
Color
ColorBy Sirikit Syah It was a fine day in early May. Susan got herself ready. Her kids had left for school and her husband for the office. She took a taxi to Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, as she needed to replace the curtains in their house.
Mon, 05 May 1997
Aptiva S Series: Machine for those with money to burn
Aptiva S Series: Machine for those with money to burnBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): First of all, those of you out there who have Internet access and would like to see what web broadcasting is all about shall have a special treat from Intel Corp three days from now.
Sun, 30 Jan 2000
'Srimulat' revives traditional comedy
'Srimulat' revives traditional comedyBy Endi Aras JAKARTA (JP): Every Thursday night at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. you will find people crowding around the TV in their living room eagerly watching the comedy programs Srimulat and Ketoprak Humor.
Wed, 28 May 2003
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~ ADS Country Profile: Italy Publishing date: June 2 Message of the Ambassador of Italy to Indonesia H.E. Francesco M. GrecoItalian National Day -- marking the anniversary of the founding of our Republic -- represents for me and all Italians who live and work in Indonesia the ideal occasion to...
Thu, 07 Apr 1994
Post-Cold War nuclear proliferation
Post-Cold War nuclear proliferation By Marty Natalegawa Jakarta (JP): The continuing uncertainty over North Korea's suspected nuclear program has shown how unfounded were the hopes that the end of the Cold War would reduce the world's preoccupation with nuclear issues.
Mon, 05 Aug 1996
ThinkPad 760ED: An upscale toy for serious multimedia jobs
ThinkPad 760ED: An upscale toy for serious multimedia jobsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Finally, courtesy of PT Usaha Sistim Informasi Jaya in Jakarta, I had the opportunity to test-drive the Rolls Royce of notebooks that so many computer magazine editors have raved about: none other than the IBM...
Tue, 02 Feb 2010
Five political risks to watch in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia's improved economic outlook prompted a sovereign ratings upgrade by Fitch last week to one notch below investment grade, but the risk that reforms are stifled by powerful vested interests may hit markets.
Sun, 12 Oct 1997
Marathon three auctions is sprint to end of art boom
Marathon three auctions is sprint to end of art boomBy Amir Sidharta SINGAPORE (JP): Amid the currency crisis and the haze, a new series of auctions of Southeast Asian paintings was held in Singapore at the end of last month.Sotheby's commenced the auction season on Saturday, Sept.
Thu, 30 Mar 2000
Profits are good; cash flow critical
Profits are good; cash flow criticalBy Djohan Pinnarwan JAKARTA (JP): "Don't take cash flow for granted" was certainly a lesson learned from the bankruptcy case of the W.T. Grant Company. The company showed a pattern of consistent profitability and even some periods of income growth.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002
Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realities
Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realitiesJames Castle, President Jakarta Office American Chamber of Commerce A fundamental diplomatic realignment is underway in the region. Whether by accident or design, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's just concluded tour of China, India and Korea is a...
Fri, 01 Mar 2002
RI can't afford to wait for customs reform
RI can't afford to wait for customs reformDjimanto, Secretary General, Indonesian Footwear Association (APRISINDO), Jakarta The article by Richard B. Ness "Don't throw in the towel on Customs reform" in this paper (Feb.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002
Sovereign rating services fail to get passing grade
Sovereign rating services fail to get passing gradeFajar Hidayat, MBA Int'l Banking & Finance, Birmingham University, UK Standard & Poor'S (S&P) Rating Services on Sept. 5 raised its long and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Indonesia to triple C plus and C, respectively,...
Fri, 23 Jan 2004
Benny struggles for social cohesion
Benny struggles for social cohesionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If one were to make a list of those fighting to end discrimination in Indonesia against the ethnic Chinese, Benny G. Setiono would most likely appear at the top of the list.
Fri, 01 Mar 2002
Indonesia cannot afford to wait for customs reform
Indonesia cannot afford to wait for customs reformDjimanto Secretary General Indonesian Footwear Association (APRISINDO) Jakarta The article by Richard B. Ness "Don't throw in the towel on Customs reform" in this paper (Feb.
Sun, 23 Apr 1995
Indonesian smart cards apparently not that smart
Indonesian smart cards apparently not that smartBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): What do rich people have in their wallets or purses? A lot of money, right? Wrong. They do not need to carry much cash anymore because a credit card can take its place in business transactions.
Tue, 19 Oct 1999
Can Asia be spared another nuclear holocaust?
Can Asia be spared another nuclear holocaust?By Imron Cotan JAKARTA (JP): Argentina, Brazil, Israel, Pakistan and India were once considered the "threshold countries" which possessed the technical capabilities to become nuclear weapon states.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
RI diplomacy fails to assist national recovery
RI diplomacy fails to assist national recoveryBantarto Bandoro When the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems. Attempts at economic recovery have done little to boost the overall development of the country's...
Sun, 10 Dec 2000
Long trail of Indonesia's terra-cotta
Long trail of Indonesia's terra-cottaBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): Historically speaking, Indonesia's terra-cotta is some 3,000 years old, a long span of time beginning when human beings no longer lived as nomads, who gathered food, but dwelt in one place as producers of foods.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
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orRI diplomacy fails to assist national recoveryBantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesia Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.idWhen the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
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orRI diplomacy fails to assist national recoveryBantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesia Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.idWhen the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
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orRI diplomacy fails to assist national recoveryBantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesia Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.idWhen the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
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orRI diplomacy fails to assist national recoveryBantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesia Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.idWhen the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002
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orRI diplomacy fails to assist national recoveryBantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesia Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.idWhen the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems.
Wed, 12 Apr 2006
Graft and the hajj - Jakarta on the spot
Graft and the hajj - Jakarta on the spotBy Donald Greenlees International Herald TribuneWEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006JAKARTA Every year, more than 200,000 Indonesian Muslims join the pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam's most holy site.
Mon, 17 Jul 2000
Opportunities, challenges in mining investment
Opportunities, challenges in mining investment The following is based on the address of Noke Kiroyan, vice chairman of the Indonesian Mining Association, at the Indonesian Investment Summit on Mining and Energy, held in Jakarta on July 12.
Thu, 15 Nov 2007
Indonesian Investment Climate
Extracted from East Asia Update report from World Bank http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTEA...ate-Nov2007.pdfIndonesian Investment ClimateThe last six months have witnessed a pick-up in themomentum of growth.
Sat, 05 May 2001
Bush's eventful administration
Bush's eventful administrationBy Karim Raslan KUALA LUMPUR (JP): President Bush's new administration has been eventful and three events stand out. All three will have serious implications for American foreign policy in the Asia- Pacific.
Mon, 30 Sep 1996
Exciting Internet applications and new technologies
Exciting Internet applications and new technologiesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): We all know Intel Corporation, the company that has brought us the 8086, 8088, 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium and Pentium processor chips.
Mon, 09 Aug 1999
Long way to go for Megawati
Long way to go for MegawatiBy Tjipta Lesmana JAKARTA (JP): She appeared confident and very assertive on her July 29 speech. She spoke as if she would surely be president in a matter of days. She called the incumbent President by name and warned him not to make any strategic policies in his...
Sun, 13 May 2001
Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balance
Food-combining: Bringing metabolism into balanceBy Melinda J. Hewitt JAKARTA (JP): While the concept of food-combining is relatively new to Indonesia, nutritionist, author and chief editor of popular natural health magazine Majalah Nirmala Andang Gunawan has a lot to share on the subject.