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West Sumatra`s economy grows 6.8 pct in Q3

West Sumatra`s economy grew 6.8 percent in the third quarter of 2012 from 6.2 percent in the same period last year, ...

President says he longs for his hometown soto soup of Pacitan

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he very much enjoys soto (soup) and tofu rice cakes that are specialties from ...

KEN pessimistic with economic growth target of 6.4 pct

Chairman of the National Economic Committee (KEN) Chairul Tanjung has expressed pessimism over the country`s economic ...

Exports down 12.27 percent in August: BPS

Indonesia`s exports were down 12.27 percent in August to US$14.12 billion from US$16.09 billion in July, according to ...

Indonesian govt claims increase in rattan exports

The government decision to ban raw rattan exports has only served to boost its sales in the form of finished goods ...

Governor urges Solo people to stay calm in face of terror attacks

Central Java Governor Bibit Waluyo has called on the residents of Solo to keep calm despite a series of terror attacks ...

Red-cross running short of blood: minister

Chief Minister for People`s Welfare Agung Laksono has said the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), particularly the Jakarta ...

Indonesian minister lauds employees for full attendance at work after Idul Fitri

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro told ministry employees on Thursday that he appreciates their strong attendance ...

Democratic Party to gather all elements for Fauzi victory: Anas

General chairman of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) Anas Urbaningrum has instructed the party`s cadres to gather all ...

A granade thrown at police station

A granade thrown by unknown people exploded last night at a police station on the eve of Idul Fitri, the end of ...

People pack Jakarta streets to celebrate end of fasting month

People in cars, on motorbikes and on foot packed several streets in capital city Jakarta to celebrate the end of the ...

Indonesia resolves to be leading nation by 2045

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said that Indonesia is determined to become a world leader by 2045. "We ...

Indonesian govt guarantees food stocks, prices during Idul Fitr holidays

The government will guarantee the availability of food stocks, as well as ensure their prices remain reasonable during ...

Bus operators complain of free "mudik" program

The post-fasting Id-ul Fitr holidays are special days that see millions of people traveling to their hometowns, ...

Around 85 killed in E Java traffic accident in three weeks

The East Java police said at least 85 people had been killed in traffic accidents during three week of the fasting ...