MANILA, Philippines — The European Union (EU) is eyeing a strategic partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on trade and security as it promised to enhance its ties with the regional bloc based on human rights and rule of law. European Council president Donald Tusk said ASEAN, like the EU, is vital […]
Read MoreThe price of rubber has fallen below its cost of production in major exporting countries. Yet, international demand for rubber produced in Myanmar has risen and insiders reckon things could remain upbeat for a while more. “Myanmar rubber production will certainly increase on the back of rising international consumption and demand,” U Myo Thant, vice-chair […]
Read MoreCharoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), Thailand’s largest food producer, reported yesterday 8% year-on-year growth in sales revenue for the first nine months buoyed by sales from overseas operations. Total sales revenue was 372 billion baht for the period, an increase from 344.8 billion year-on-year, according to a CPF statement filed to the Stock Exchange of […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s coffee exports to South Korea in the first eight months of 2017 have recorded an increase of 53.01 percent to reach US$9.42 million as compared to the same period last year, according to the Trade Ministry. The rise in coffee consumption in South Korea is the reason behind the high demand for Indonesian coffee in […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has amended 13 coal business contracts (PKP2B), and plan to amend 18 more before the end of 2017. Energy Minister Iganasius Jonan said that the amendment adheres to the Mineral and Coal Law. Jonan signed the 13 amendment scripts yesterday. The minister said the amendments will result in […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Indonesia`s economy in 2018 will reach 5.3 percent, or one percent lower than what the government targeted. Nevertheless, the IMF believes Indonesia’s economic growth is still quite good and can reach 6.5 percent in the next few years. “When compared to other countries, the Indonesian economy is doing well. […]
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