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Economic stability determined by energy and food policy: Indef

Institute for Development of Economic and Finance (Indef) said the government could keep inflation under control if it ...

Indonesian fishermen to celebrate Fisherman`s Day through various activities

Indonesian traditional fishermen across the country will hold various activities to celebrate National Fishermans Day ...

Government to impose tax on toll road fares

The government will impose a 10 percent value-added tax (VAT) on toll road fares, effective April 1, 2015, noted a tax ...

Indonesian Trade Minister warns businessmen against hoarding basic necessities

The Indonesian Trade Minister Rachmat Gobel has warned businessmen in the country against hoarding staple foods, ...

Government determined to jack up rubber price:

The price of natural rubber, which is one of the countrys major export earners, has been on the decline in the past ...

Indonesian govt to divert fuel subsidy to productive sectors

The Indonesian government has decided to reallocate some Rp330 trillion of energy subsidy to productive sectors that ...

Draft 2015 state budget gives space for next government: President

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said that the Draft 2015 State Budget has provided space for the new government to ...

Govt controls prices of basic necessities: Chief economic minister

Chief economic minister Chairul Tanjung said inflation was relatively low in June because the government had been able ...

Indonesia govt to import more beef before fasting month: Minister

Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi said the government would import more beef to meet the increasing demand prior to ...

Rapid population growth to affect basic necessities

Indonesias rapid population growth poses a great challenge to the country as it works to provide the populations basic ...

Minimum wage set, Jakarta workers disappointed

The Jakarta Labor Forum expressed disappointment with Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo for approving a minimum wage of ...

Timor Leste-Indonesia bilateral relations improve

Most of the basic necessities for the people of Timor Leste, formerly known as East Timor, are sourced from ...

President Yudhoyono discusses national economy with ministers

President Susilo Yudhoyono chaired a cabinet meeting at his office here on Thursday to discuss national economic ...

Prices of basic necessities begin going down

The prices of essential commodities in Jakarta such as red peppers, red onions, carrots and local beef have begun ...

Fuel price hike not to boost inflation

The government, along with analysts, has predicted that if it raises subsidized fuel price hikes next month with a ...