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Ban on Leonardo DiCaprio’s Indonesia visit after Rain Forests comment?

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Seems doors of Indonesia have been closed for Leonardo DiCaprio permenantly.This came after the 41-year-old Oscar winning actor and environmental activist’s visit to the Indonesian island of Sumatra last month…

Sugarcane production feared to shrink on unfavorable climate

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

The Association of Indonesian Sugarcane Farmers (APTRI) said that the countrys production of sugarcane might decline on unfavorable climate. The year 2016 would be a difficult period for sugarcane growers…

Pertamina to launch new oil fuel products Turbo

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Pertamina will soon launch a new oil fuel product Turbo with Research Octane Number (RON) 98 to expand the market of its non subsidized oil fuels. General Manager of Pertaminas…

Government to boost export of automotive components to Eurasia

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade is working to boost the export of products such as automotives, components and accessories to markets in Europe and Asia (Eurasia) in a bid to…

Filipino Business Community in Indonesia Launches Business Club

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

The Filipino business community in Indonesia has launched the Philippine Business Club Indonesia (PBCI), a business association representing private sector interests to promote and strengthen business, economic, and socio-cultural ties…

President Jokowi to Inaugurate 5 Ports in Eastern Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Having inaugurated Wasuir Port at Wondama Bay, Teluk Wondana District, West Papua Province yesterday, President Joko Widodo today, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, will inaugurate five ports which connect Eastern Indonesia…

Online booking platform Chope enters Indonesia with acquisition of MakanLuar

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Singapore-headquartered restaurant reservation startup Chope has acquired Indonesian counterpart MakanLuar, the company announced today. The value of the deal is undisclosed. The acquisition was made with a mix of cash…

Cinemaxx to Open First D-BOX Theatre in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

D-BOX Technologies and PT Cinemaxx Global Pasifik (Cinemaxx), affiliate of Indonesia’s Lippo Group, are pleased to announce the conclusion of an agreement to install D-BOX immersive motion systems into the…

BNI chalks up Rp2.9 trillion in net profit in first quarter

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Publicly traded lender PT. Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk reported Rp2.9 trillion in net profit in the first quarter of this year up 5.5 percent year-on-year. The profit was attributable…

China, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand bid for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

China, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand have expressed interest in bidding for hosting the football Asian Cup to be held in 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said here on…

Uber starts motorbike taxi service in Indonesian capital

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday launched a motorbike taxi service in the Indonesian capital where Southeast Asian rivals Go-Jek and Grab are already battling for dominance. Jakarta is one of…

Expansion Alibaba to Indonesia to Cause Rising Trade Deficit with China?

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Through the acquisition Alibaba is to have a firmer grip on the online retail business in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the region’s largest economy where Internet and smartphone penetration have…

IDX Expresses Optimism in Economic Growth

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

The Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) expressed optimism that the companies listed on the IDX would provide positive results as the national economy was predicted to grow by above 5 percent.…

Indonesia’s Visi Media says to remain controlling shareholder of Intermedia

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Indonesia’s PT Visi Media Asia Tbk on Wednesday said it plans to remain a controlling shareholder of PT Intermedia Capital Tbk, and is considering options such as replacing foreign-denominated debt with…

Mentawai to have airport to accommodate wide bodied aircraft

Mei Ling Tan April 13, 2016

Expansion of the Rokot airport on the island of Mentawai off West Sumatra is to be completed in 2019 to accommodate wide bodied aircraft. West Sumatra Vice Governor Nasrul Abit…

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Ban on Leonardo DiCaprio’s Indonesia visit after Rain Forests comment?

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Government to boost export of automotive components to Eurasia

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Online booking platform Chope enters Indonesia with acquisition of MakanLuar

Cinemaxx to Open First D-BOX Theatre in Indonesia

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