Indonesian investors search for markets in Laos MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016 – Indonesian investors are searching for information exchange on matters relating to consumer behaviour, market research and regulations for doing business in Laos. “Indonesia and Laos have enjoyed a good relationship since the 1950s and the brotherhood between the two nations has continuously increased […]
Read MoreSangthong optimistic about organic rice exports FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016 – Sangthong district in Vientiane expects to increase organic rice production to reach its export goal of 1,700 tonnes this year. Deputy Director of Sangthong Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Somdeth said that last year, the district planted organic rice to yield a total harvest of […]
Read MoreConsumers angry over EDL’s response to high bills WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016 – Despite reassurances by Electricite du Laos (EDL) that meters are operating normally and no price change has taken place, consumers are unhappy with the high bills they must pay and want further clarification. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Director of […]
Read MoreWhy Asean must worry about the Mekong Delta Grouping is not giving enough attention to water resource security The recent diplomatic spat between Indonesia and Singapore over the city-state’s effort to prosecute an Indonesian businessman for his alleged involvement in the haze last year was a frank reminder of the devastating impact man-made disasters can […]
Read MoreJCI Opens with 0.20% Gain TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2016 – The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) opened this morning, June 21, with a 0.2 percent gain (9.91 bps) at 4,873.44. Yesterday, the index also closed strong with a gain of 0.5 percent to 4.863,53. NH Korindo Securities chief researcher Reza Priyambada said global indexes bounced back […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s Foreign Debt Grew 6.3% y/y to $319 Billion in April 2016 TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2016 – The central bank of Indonesia stated that Indonesia’s foreign debt grew 6.3 percent (y/y) to USD $319.0 billion in April 2016. Foreign debt of Southeast Asia’s largest economy in April consists of private sector external debt (USD $165.2 […]
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