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Indonesia seeks to regain status as 'spice country'
Indonesia is seeking to more than triple its spice exports in 2015 to take advantage of the worldâs growing spice trade, a move that could see it revive its glory years as a world renowned spice expor .....        (5/24/2013 11:59:51 PM)
US criticized over response to Indonesia attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. expressed concern Thursday over increased attacks on religious minorities in Indonesia, but human rights groups accused Washington of downplaying the problem as it looks to forge stronger relations with Jakarta.(5/23/2013 6:29:49 PM)
In Indonesia, soccer is kicked around by political parties
By Janeman Latul JAKARTA (Reuters) - As monsoon rains swept the stadium, the chanting grew louder. "Indonesia! Indonesia!" More than 60,000 people packed into Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on a recent Saturday night to see the national soccer team play. Another 100 million tuned in to television to watch the match, underlining the appeal of soccer in Indonesia where attendance rivals the ...(5/23/2013 5:16:27 PM)
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea plan joint exploration
JAKARTA, May 23 (UPI) -- Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are planning joint exploration for potential oil and gas reserves in border areas.(5/23/2013 12:33:43 PM)
Indonesia's central bank chief urges banks to compete overseas
Indonesia's new central bank governor has urged the country's banks to be ready to compete internationally as authorities seek access to foreign markets.(5/24/2013 10:40:56 PM)
Indonesia Links Ownership of Banks to More Access Elsewhere
Indonesia will insist on greater access to the financial systems of Singapore and other countries as a condition for approving the purchase of local banks by foreign financial institutions.(5/22/2013 10:51:14 AM)
Indonesia says DBS can buy 40 pct of Bank Danamon, rest may follow
* Indonesia approves 40 pct stake purchase by DBS * Seeks more reciprocity for its banks in Singapore * Full DBS takeover of Danamon may take 18 months (Adds MAS statement, analyst quotes, background) ...(5/21/2013 10:59:55 AM)
Indonesia approves DBS purchase of Danamon stake
Indonesia on Tuesday approved the purchase by Singapore's DBS of a 40 percent stake in Bank Danamon, but demanded the city-state open up its financial sector before any full takeover.(5/21/2013 10:53:38 AM)
Indonesia's diesel demand expected to remain weak until end 2013 -trade
* Monthly diesel imports down by as much as 20 pct from last year * Demand from mining sector expected to be low until end of the year * Shift seen towards cheaper alternatives like natural gas and coal ...(5/23/2013 6:56:48 AM)
Indonesia's central bank chief urges country's banks to compete overseas
Indonesia's new central bank governor has urged the country's banks to be ready to compete internationally as authorities seek access to foreign markets.(5/24/2013 7:18:24 PM)
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