#commodities

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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 ...

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 ...

Govt to expand farmland area by 2 mln hectares

The government has set itself the target of expanding the country`s agricultural land area by 2 million hectares in ...

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 ...

Vegetable seed exports reach US$22.67 million

Indonesia`s exports of vegetables` seeds in 2010 reached US$22.67 million, up by more than US$9 million from US$13.71 ...

More promises given to the poor in 2011

The poor in Indonesia have some gladdening things to look forward to this year as promises of better treatment have ...

RI to boost non-oil/non-gas exports to cover trade deficit

Indonesia intends to export more non-oil/non-gas commodities in 2011 to cover its swelling trade deficit with China, a ...

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 ...

Rice Prices in Yogyakarta Begin to Drop

Rice prices at a number of traditional markets in Yogyakarta have begun to drop following several weeks of market ...