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President Jokowi receives visiting Belgian princess

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received the visit of Princess Astrid of Belgium, who led a business delegation to discuss opportunities to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. During…

Indonesia exports instant noodle to Palestine

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

Indonesia has opened an opportunity to export instant noodles to Palestine after it has successfully shipped 15 containers to West Bank. Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said at the presidential…

Kadin Allows Uber and Grab Taxi to Operate in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has approved the operation of online-based transportation services, such as Grab Car and Uber. However, Kadin had put out several requirements that…

Indonesia, Belgium agree to enhance economic cooperation

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

Indonesia and Belgium have agreed to intensify economic cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade and investment. Both nations reached the agreement during a meeting between Indonesian President Joko Widodo…

Honeywell to tap into Indonesia’s infrastructure projects

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

US-based technology and manufacturing firm Honeywell plans to tap into Indonesia’s robust infrastructure development, especially of airports and railways, that is aligned with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s vision for the…

KPPU Uncovers Chicken Cartel Practices

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

The Commission for the Supervision of Business Competition (KPPU) noted at least 12 companies are suspected to be involved in chicken cartel practices. “Now the case has entered the court…

Vietnam joins world`s largest rubber producers to cut exports

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

Vietnam will join worlds largest natural rubber producers to cut exports in a bid to shore up the shrinking price of that commodity. Vietnam will follow Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia…

Indonesia to Cut Rubber Export Volume

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

The world’s three largest rubber producing countries Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, have agreed to start reducing rubber exports. As members of the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC), the three countries…

Indonesia to boost investment through easy, fast licensing service

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

The Indonesian government held a closed-door meeting to discuss efforts to boost investment and business through the implementation of an easy and fast licensing service. “We should improve all aspects…

Indonesia Jan retail sales grow 12.5% year on year

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

Indonesia’s retail sales in January grew 12.5 per cent from a year earlier, bolstered by information and telecommunication equipment especially electronics, a Bank Indonesia survey showed on Friday. December annual…

French business delegation studies possible cooperation in maritime

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

A French business delegation met the Coordinating Minister for the Maritime Affairs Rizal Ramli to study possible investment in maritime sector in the country. “We received a 20-member delegation of…

Rupiah strengthens 72 points

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

The Indonesian rupiah strengthened 72 points to Rp12,980 per dollar on Friday evening, compared to Rp13,052 per dollar the day before. Developed countries decision to adopt a zero interest rate…

Financial firms in Taiwan, Indonesia urged to open outlets after MOU

Mei Ling Tan March 16, 2016

Taipei, March 12 (CNA) Taiwan’s top financial supervisor, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), has urged financial institutions in Taiwan and Indonesia to open outlets in each other’s country after they…

Japanese stores target Thai tourists

Mei Ling Tan March 15, 2016

Thai tourists are now in the sights of Japanese department stores after their success in luring Chinese during Lunar New Year. Such companies as Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and J.Front Retailing,…

Tom Tailor China opens online

Mei Ling Tan March 15, 2016

German fashion retailer Tom Tailor has opened an online store in China, using JD.com’s JD Worldwideplatform. Tom Tailor describes its first online shop in China as “another important milestone in…

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