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Free import duty to help offset food commodity prices

As prices are sky-rocketing at home, the government is planning to free certain food commodities from import duties in ...

Inflation to weaken people`s purchasing power

Despite predictions that the country`s economic growth may reach seven percent or over this year, the upward trend in ...

PLN: new electricity rates based on ministerial regulation

State electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) said the new power rates that have been effective since ...

Inflation heaviest challenge in 2011: House

The House of Representatives (DPR) reminded the government of the heaviest challenge it was facing in 2011, namely the ...

News Focus: Inflation specter looms over RI`s economic horizon

The inflation specter looms over Indonesia`s economic horizon despite the projected sound economic performance for ...

Lower public satisfaction about President`s performance: poll

A public opinion poll conducted by the Indonesian Survey Circle (LSI) shows a significant decline in public ...

BI keeps its interest rate at 6.5 percent

Bank Indonesia has decided to keep the BI Rate at 6.5 percent but at the same time also called for close monitoring of ...

Golkar politician slams minister Hatta Rajasa for unrealistic statements

A Golkar Party politician has criticized chief economic minister Hatta Rajasa for creating a "false sense of pride" by ...

Banten fishermen sell furniture to feed families

A number of traditional fishermen in Lebak district, Banten province, have sold their valuable furniture items, such ...

China interested in building ports in Papua

China has been reported to become interested in making an investment in ports in Papua. "On January 5, 2011, a ...

Ministry to prioritize health services for poor in 2011

The Health Ministry will prioritize health services for the poor and people living in remote areas in its main work ...