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Govt discussing proposal for tax on coconut exports

The government is discussing a proposal for the imposition of tax on coconut exports, an official said. "It (the ...

Govt wants 12.3-13.5 pct increase in non-oil/non-gas exports

The government has set itself the target of increasing its non-oil/non-gas exports by 12.3 - 13.5 percent in 2012, ...

RI tightens watch over European vegetable imports

Indonesia is tightening supervision of the import of vegetables from Europe to prevent the possible spread of disease ...

RI`s processed cocoa exports increasing

Indonesia`s overall cocoa exports are predicted to drop by about 12.5 percent this year, but its processed cocoa ...

News Focus: Batam develops contemporary batik to support ASEAN trade center

Batam city administration develops a contemporary batik center in its bid to support the designation of the city as ...

Indonesian products to be promoted at Harrods, London

The government will again hold an Indonesian product promotion fair at Harrods Department Store, London, England, from ...

Batam designated as ASEAN batik trade center

The Trade Ministry has designated Batam city in Riau Islands province as an ASEAN Batik Trade Center, a local trade ...

Govt raises cocoa bean export tax to 15 pct

The government has raised export tax on cocoa beans for April 2011 shipment to 15 percent from 10 percent previously. ...

RI govt cuts CPO export tax to 22.5% for April shipment

The government has cut export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) for April shipment by 2.5 percent to 22.5 percent from 25 ...

Indonesia needs to increase tertiary sector

Indonesia needs to increase its economic growth in the tertiary sector to make it equal with the economy of the ...

RI forms 12 models of comprehensive economic cooperation

Indonesia has so far signed 12 comprehensive economic cooperation agreements with other countries aimed at increasing ...

RI`s exports to Mideast almost double in 2010

Indonesia`s non-oil/non-gas exports to the Middle East almost doubled to US$6.5 billion in 2010 from US$3.4 billion in ...

RI`s export market in Japan under threat

The Japanese market for Indonesian exports is under a threat of disruption following a massive earthquake and ...

Progressive CPO tax illogical: observer

The imposition of a progressive tax on crude palm oil (CPO) exports is irrelevant and illogical, a number of quarters ...

Trade minister launches national shoes day

Trade Minister Marie Elka Pangestu has launched a National Shoes Day, here Wednesday, to encourage the Indonesian ...