Despite an uncertain economic climate, the number of foreign visitors to Indonesia continues to rise and the country is looking to build on its recent success and diversify the tourism sector.
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Economic update | Indonesia: More visitors
17 Nov 2011
Faced with an increasingly saturated market and crowded playing field, Indonesia’s telecoms operators are investing in data-based services such as 3G and smartphone apps to gain the competitive edge. However, delays to a fibre-optic project that aims to spread faster internet access throughout eastern Indonesia could impact on those plans.
Economic update | Indonesia: Stabilising a staple
20 Oct 2011
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to become self sufficient in rice production while also building a safety net with imported stockpiles, though a decision by Thailand to scrap a key sales agreement briefly tore a hole in the net that Jakarta officials were left scrambling to repair.
Indonesia’s palm oil sector is looking to adopt more sustainable practices in a bid to alleviate growing environmental concerns while meeting rising global demand.
Economic update | Indonesia: Building momentum
29 Sep 2011
Indonesia’s construction sector is in the midst of a sustained boom, with both private and public spending on the rise, but there are concerns in the industry that the slow pace of launching new projects could hinder this growth.
State-controlled natural gas distributor Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has objected to calls for a potential price increase from its upstream suppliers. At the same time, the distributor, facing rising domestic demand and an irregular supply, is considering new sources of natural gas, including the purchase of blocks in North Sumatra.