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SBY: Food Security Must be G20 Priority

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DAVOS, KOMPAS.com – Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Thursday that food security should be a key priority for the G20, warning that soaring food prices could lead to more unrest. “Indonesia fully supports the prioritisation of food security in the G20 agenda,” the president told members of the world political and economic elite gathered [...]

January 28th, 2011 | Published in Indonesia Nowadays | Read More »

Minister launches e-passport

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Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Law and Human Rights Minister Patrialis Akbar here Wednesday officiated at ceremony marking the introduction of e-passports. The use of e-passports, which could not be faked, would increase security of the immigration documents, Minister Patrialis said. The new e-passport will have an electronic chip embedded inside the book for a more [...]

January 27th, 2011 | Published in Indonesia Nowadays | Read More »

RI to represent developing countries` interests in Davos

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Jakarta (ANTARA News) – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would express the views and interests of developing nations at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 27-28, 2011. The head of state made the statement at a press conference at the VVIP Room of Halim Perdanakusuma airforce base, east Jakarta, on [...]

January 25th, 2011 | Published in Indonesia Nowadays | Read More »

Indonesia to Cut Population Growth to Below 1 Percent

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The government will make efforts to reduce population growth to below one percent from currently 1.5 percent, Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare Agung Laksono said here on Monday. “The government is striving to cut population growth to below one percent,” he said adding it had so far been quite high, namely 1.5 [...]

January 25th, 2011 | Published in Indonesia Nowadays | Read More »

In 2010: Investment Sharply Increases 54.2 Percent in Indonesia

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded the domestic (PMDN) and foreign (PMA) investments in Indonesia in 2010 increased 54.2 percent from Rp135.2 trillion in 2009 to Rp208.5 trillion, its chief said. “The increase in the investment figure indicates a good investment development. This also indicates improving investment climate and services and show [...]

January 24th, 2011 | Published in Economic | Read More »

Indonesia Seeks More Unesco Honors for Cultural Treasures

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Nurfika Osman, Jakarta Globe Having successful campaigned for three items to be recognized as world cultural heritage, Indonesia is now ramping up efforts to have more of its traditions listed. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has already recognized batik, the kris (Javanese ceremonial dagger) and the angklung musical instrument as world cultural [...]

January 21st, 2011 | Published in Social Culture | Read More »

Topeng Workshop and Wayang Kulit Performance in Thessaloniki

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The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Athens is supporting the 1st Asian Theatre Festival in Thessaloniki. The festival will take place from 28 January till 6 February at the Centre of Performing Arts “A4M”, in Thessaloniki, Olympiou Diamanti 30. The festival consists of workshops i.e. Topeng Bali, demonstrations of Asian theatrical forms i.e. [...]

January 20th, 2011 | Published in Agenda,Social Culture | Read More »

President Inagurates Batak Museum

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BALIGE, KOMPAS.com – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was awarded the traditional title of “Patuan Sormulia Raja” by the Batak Angkola Traditional Institution on Tuesday. The presentation of the title was done during the dedication by the President of Batak Museum in Balige, Toba Samosir, North Sumatra. The title is the highest honorary title of the [...]

January 20th, 2011 | Published in Indonesia Nowadays,Social Culture | Read More »

President inaugurates two power projects in N Sumatra

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Balige, North Sumatra (ANTARA News- President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono here Tuesday inaugurated the Asahan I hydro power plant and Simangkuk High Voltage Transmission System in North Sumatra. The two power projects would contribute energy supply nationally and help improve the people`s living standards, according to the president. The president also dedicated a Batak Museum at [...]

January 20th, 2011 | Published in Economic | Read More »

WARNING

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Greek Traders Planning To Start Business With Indonesian Companies Found in Internet are STRONGLY Suggested to CONTACT THE EMBASSY FIRST.

January 20th, 2011 | Published in Trade | Read More »