Jakarta to buy submarines from Bonn
Deal in line with Abri's five-year development plans
THE Indonesian navy, in a move to strengthen its fleet, will purchase an undisclosed number
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Indonesia to woo specialists and high-end medical know-how
Aim to boost quality of health care.
INDONESIA is to liberalise its medical sector in 2003, throwing open its doors to attract specialists
Indonesia ‘spent $1.4b defending rupiah’
THE Indonesian central bank has spent US$1 billion (S$1.4 billion) defending the rupiah against currency speculators, Bank Indonesia governor Soedradjad Djiwandono said.
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New army chief plays it cool on way to top
General Wiranto keeps his cards close to his chest. Will he be a reformist or old wine in a new bottle? DERWIN
Jakarta will not restrict firms moving assets out
THE Indonesian government, responding to widespread concern of "capital flight" from the country, has said that it will not restrict local companies
Bad loans a threat to economy : Suharto
PRESIDENT Suharto yesterday warned Indonesia's banking system that national interests would be put at risk if local banks failed to cut down
Don’t dabble in business, Abri officers warned again
INDONESIAN armed forces (Abri) chief General Feisal Tanjung has warned serving military officers and their spouses to stay out of business activities.
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Abri reshuffles 298 generals from all four services ‘to improve efficiency’
THE Indonesian armed forces (Abri) has announced a major reshuffle involving 298 generals in the army, navy, air force and police.
Abri spokesman
No news is good news for tycoon ‘Bob’
Business tycoon Mohamad Hasan is one of the most talked-about men in Indonesia with his massive deals and close links with President
Cambodia team will be present at KL meeting
CAMBODIA CRISIS
CAMBODIA will attend the Asean ministerial meeting next week as an observer with its delegation headed by Foreign Minister and co-premier-designate
Suharto repeats his call for greater religious tolerance
PRESIDENT Suharto has issued yet another firm reminder that differences among the various religious groups in Indonesia should not tear the country
Glowing World Bank report card for Indonesia
'A model developing economy' ----------------------------
LAST month, Indonesia received its much-awaited report card from the World Bank. The bank lauded the country as