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Interview with Marco Noto La Diega - Chairman of Italian Business Association in Indonesia
IBAI is still in its relatively early stages of development. Do you see positive results for your members? Are you happy with the progress in IBAI? Yes, IBAI is getting stronger, and I am pleased with the progress to date. Our members base is growing and getting stronger in terms…
New Cabinet: Fresh effort to boost economy
With Indonesia’s economy softening and facing pressure from around the world, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo plans to overhaul the Cabinet to address economic issues to boost exports, investments and the digital economy.President Jokowi, who is to take up his second five-year term starting in October, said the upcoming lineup of…
Govt faces uphill battle to make Lake Toba world-class destination
As the largest volcanic lake in the world, Lake Toba in North Sumatra has what it takes to be developed into a world-class tourist destination, especially under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo 10 new Balis initiative, which aims to boost the economy amid stagnating consumer spending and a slowing investment outlook.However,…
EU imposes duties of up to 18 percent on Indonesian biodiese
The European Commission on Tuesday imposed countervailing duties of 8 percent to 18 percent on imports of subsidized biodiesel from Indonesia, saying the move aimed to restore a level playing field for European Union producers.“The new import duties are imposed on a provisional basis and the investigation will continue with…
