The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has revised its investment target this year by 27 percent to only US$37.2 billion, with the biggest cut of more than 50 percent coming from the electricity sector. The ministry initially aimed to realize investments worth $50.96 billion this year, of which $24.88 billion was expected to be in […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA: Indonesian biodiesel makers are gearing up to boost exports after the European Union removed anti-dumping duties on shipments from some producers in the country, but rival suppliers in Malaysia are bracing for a slowdown in the wake of the move. After legal proceedings at the European Court of Justice, the EU last month […]
Read MoreThe Indonesian Association of Synthetic Fiber Producers (APSYFI) has called on the government to revise its plan for a 10-day Idul Fitri holiday, arguing that the extended holiday would negatively affect industry production and exports. “We hope the government changes its plan. Learning from last year’s implementation, it will spark confusion on the field,” said […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Manado – Deputy chairman of North Sumatra`s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said that the plan to block Facebook in Indonesia will certainly harm the country`s micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs). “We refuse to have Facebook blocked, large numbers of SMEs have utilized the social media platform to promote and market their businesses,” said Ivanry, North […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Jakarta inter-bank spot dollar rate (JISBOR) showed the rupiah depreciating by eight points to trade for Rp13,778 per US dollar on Thursday morning. Monex Investindo Futures analyst Faisyal said Thursday, April 19, that the US dollar is gaining over a number of world currencies after a Fed official’s speech showed the central bank’s optimism about the […]
Read MoreThe National Development Planning Minister has said that the newly launched perpetual bonds (SBP) program will boost private sector participation in infrastructure projects across the country. The bond issuance aims to attract long-term investment fund managers at insurance companies, pension funds and the like, National Development Planning Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro, who is also head of the National Development Planning […]
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