Investors threaten to quit Batam
New value added tax will raise costs, say foreign firms; representatives going to Jakarta to seek exemption.
AT LEAST 60 foreign companies operating
Author: Derwin Pereira
Gus Dur has firm grip despite Muslim demos
DEMANDS FOR REMOVAL NOT A THREAT, SAYS STATE SECRETARY
President Abdurrahman Wahid has a firm hold on power in Indonesia despite the efforts
Singapore’s new defence chief visits Jakarta
Indonesia has always been good friend, says general.
Singapore's newly-appointed Chief of Defence Force Lim Chuan Poh, on a one-day introductory trip here,
Jakarta protesters call for holy war
Muslim protesters yesterday called for a holy war against Christians in the strife-torn Maluku province, in what could be an attempt by
Astra pact a boost for Jakarta : BG Yeo
The Trade and Industry Minister says the breakthrough could pave the way for more foreign investments.
THE recently concluded Astra agreement was a
Old image of Indonesia ‘may no longer apply’
Singaporeans need to update themselves about developments in Indonesia because the image they have may no longer apply, Trade and Industry Minister
Politics gets in the way of Indonesian economy
The recent Astra deal brought a glimmer of hope to the Indonesian economy.
But it might be too soon to break out the
Jakarta delays fuel hike to avert unrest
Gus Dur continues to walk tightrope between IMF-stipulated measures and winning support for it.
The Indonesian government yesterday delayed a fuel hike to
C&C move strengthens bilateral ties
INDONESIA's biggest asset sale over the last two years - in which Singapore car distributor Cycle & Carriage (C&C) bought control of
Mahathir offers economic package to Jakarta
He envisages closer cooperation between MAS and Garuda and a joint financial centre to forge stronger ties.
MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mahathir
Military revamp ‘will cut support for Wiranto’
Coming up are moves to reduce the number of the armed forces' territorial commands, with a hint of more reshuffles
THE Indonesian armed
Wrangles in Indonesia unsettle investors
JAKARTA - Foreign investors looking at Indonesia with rose-tinted glasses will be disillusioned by what they see today: protracted wrangling between local