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Reports on the efforts of Indonesia to acquire share of foreign investment. Economic conditions; Rival countries for foreign investment; Termination of restrictions on foreign ownership; Reduction of tariffs; Investment of General Motors Corp.; Challenges facing investors.

The article reports on an increase in the number of corporations listed on the Jakarta, Indonesia stock exchange that are having initial public offerings in 2007 as a result of a successful economy and a renewed government effort to list state owned companies and talk of various incentives for companies with new listings.

The article reports on the economic impact of China's currency devaluation in other neighborhood countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

The article discusses slowing economic growth in Indonesia, focusing on how the slowed growth impacts Indonesian President Joko Widodo's ability to fund programs, as well as reasons why the economy has slowed.

The article discusses the possible effects of political conditions on the economic conditions and stock markets in India and Indonesia as of April 8, 2014, with topics including elections in Indonesia and India, increased interest rates, and infrastructure spending.

The article reports on the effects of the crude oil price surge in Jakarta, Indonesia on its government and growth rate. It states that the 2008 budget could reach a fifth of total government spending. The country's officials declared the increase of fuel prices in 2008 while Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seems to have few options concerning the country's budget. According to the article, the inflation occurring needs a tough decision to renew the economy.

The article reports on the decline in the stock market index of Jakarta Stock Exchange in 2007. It is inferred that the outlook for Indonesia's economy remains robust and relatively unaffected by problems related to subprime loans despite the 5.6% drop in the country's composite index. The government is planning to spend 61.9 trillion rupiah in 2008 to improve the country's decrepit ports, roads and rail networks, to boost investments.

This section offers world news briefs. It says that almost $5.39 million of aid was recommended for workers made redundant in restructuring at French car makers Renault SA and PSA Peugeot-Citroë. The economy of Indonesia grew only 6% in the first six months of 2007, which is below the government's target of 5.3%.

The article reports on a forecast for the performance of the Indonesian economy in 2007.

Presents news briefs on economic and fiscal issues in Indonesia and China as of December 2004.

Reports on the failure of the Indonesian government to issue its plans for economic reforms as Jakarta prepares to end its International Monetary Fund borrowing program in 2003.

Focuses on the strategies implemented by Indonesia for its economic development, as of May 2003.

Reports that foreign-investment sentiment toward Indonesia got a further boost from a decision by Standard & Poor's Rating Service to upgrade the country's credit rating by one notch, to single-B-minus with a stable outlook.

Reports on the impact of the bombing in Bali, Indonesia on the Indonesian economy as of October 15, 2002.

Reports on the potential impact of the bombing at the resort island of Indonesia on the economic status of the country and Southeast Asia as of October 15, 2002.

Focuses on the threats that that could delay the plan of the International Monetary Fund to give loans to Indonesia.

Reports on the suspension of the operations in one of the units of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency after it was fined for its role in a controversial asset sale in 2001.

Reports on economic challenges faced by the Indonesian government as of August 2001.

Reports that Indonesian provinces are concentrating on promoting their own industries and have ignored the political and economic condition in Jakarta as of June 15, 2001.

Looks at the status of Indonesia's economy in line with the political unrest faced by the country due to the impeachment charges against Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Examines the economic implications of the impeachment proceedings against Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Reports the economic conditions and political status in Indonesia as of February 2001.

Presents business updates in Asia and the Pacific as of November 16, 2000. Economic growth posted by Indonesia for the third quarter of 2000; Diversion of assets of Texmaco company; Spin-off of Hyundai Electronics Industries company.

Reports on the effects of currency problem of Indonesia on car maker PT Astra International. Overview of the investment climate in the country; Previous financial performance of the company.

Highlights the report of the World Bank on Indonesia's financial crisis. Signs of growth in the country's economy; Concerns of the report; Reliance of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency on debt rescheduling.

Reports on the threat of social and political unrest following a bomb blast in the Indonesian attorney general's office in 2000. Performance of the rupiah in Asian foreign currency trading; Accusations against former President Suharto; Implications of the currency devaluation.

Points out that the Indonesian government is not imposing capital controls to shore up its shaky currency. Assurance made by Central Bank governor Sjahril Sabirin.

Focuses on the economic stability in Indonesia. Factors which contributed to the country's economic destabilization; Performance of the rupiah against the United States dollar in 2000; Concerns on the initial public offering of PT Bank Central Asia.

Provides insights on investing in Indonesian stock markets. Impact of politics on the stock market of Indonesia; Information on the issue behind Standard Chartered Bank's management of PT Bank Bali; Risks taken by foreign investors when investing in Indonesia; Background on the economic and political set-up of Indonesia.

Presents news briefs on issues related to business enterprises and economic conditions in Asia and Pacific Region as of May 2000. Increase in the key overnight cash rate of the Reserve Bank of Australia; Economic reform efforts of Indonesia; Units to be bought by Yaego from Philips Electronics of Denmark.

Reports on the actions taken by Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid to resolve the country's economic problems. Information on Indonesia's progress as reviewed by the International Monetary Fund; Reason for the slow economic recovery.

Reports that the Indonesian government has postponed its privatization plans due to pricing issues in its economy. Delay in the schedule of initial public offering (IPO) to be launched by the PT Bank Central Asia; Reasons for the delay of the IPO; Disagreements with the International Monetary Fund.

Reports on the economic status of Indonesia in the 1999 fiscal fourth quarter. Factor behind the country's economic growth; Overall gross domestic product in 1999 and projected rate in 2000; Household consumption output.

Highlights the agreement between the Indonesian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at speeding bank and corporate restructuring, and the unveiling of the country's budget for the year 2000. Terms of the agreement with the IMF; Focus of the budget; Economic forecasts on the budget.

Deals with several economic-related issues in Asia as of January 6, 2000. Forecast on the economic growth of Indonesia; Reasons for the issuance of more bonds by Asian governments; Details on the resumption of operations of JCO, a unit of Sumitomo Metals and Mining.

Features the attitudes of Indonesia Chinese businessmen on Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid government. Optimism among Chinese buinessmen in Jakarta's Chinatown; Effect of the sentiments of Chinese businessmen to Indonesian economy.

Reports the foreign investment plans of Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid. Expectations of the Indonesian president; Economic condition of the country; Other economic plans and platform of the president.

Compares the problems facing Russia and Indonesia. Economic crisis and political instability in the two countries; Foreign investments in the countries that are in danger of default; Discussion on the economic condition of Indonesia before the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Reports on the impact of scandals in Indonesia's banking system on the country's currency and expectation for long-term economic recovery. Other factors that depressed the currency; Depreciation of rupiah on August 11, 1999; Prediction of some currency analysts.

States that the international economic bailout of Indonesia is costliest financial crisis in the world. Percentage of the country's annual economic output that equals the cost of the bailout; Result of the election held early in June 1999; Condition of the country's economy.

Presents updates on the world stock markets on June 4, 1999. Improvement in Indonesian stocks; How the acceptance of international peace plan for Kosovo, Serbia, affected European stocks; Decline of Nikkei 225 Index in Tokyo.

Presents an update on the performance of world stock markets as of May 6, 1999. Performance of Indonesian stocks; Data on the Dow Jones World Stock Index; Information on Indonesia's economy; Interest rates in Great Britain.

Reports the growth posted by Indonesia on its gross domestic product in the first quarter of 1999. Decline of the country's economy in 1997 and 1998; Factors that could help in the continued growth of the country's economy.

Presents business-related news briefs from the Asia Pacific region as of April 14, 1999. Information on the stock of Taiwan's Acer; Assessment of Indonesia's economy issued by the International Monetary Fund; Costs of an oil-export pipeline project from Azerbaijan to Turkey.

Presents news briefs on business enterprises in Asia in March 1999. Net loss posted by Cathay Pacific Airways in 1998; Information on Indonesia's economy; Selling of Salim Group company's main real-estate interests to HKR International of Hong Kong.

Reports on Lippo Group Deputy Chairman James Riady's involvement in efforts to lure ethnic Chinese to return their investments in Indonesia. Riady's position in the Indonesian government; Criticisms on Riady's government involvement; Riady's views on the country's economic situation.

Reports on the expectations of Indonesia's president Suharto regarding the economic growth of the country. Increase in the growth target set in the five year plan starting in 1994.

Reports on the impact of political instability on Indonesia's economic recovery. Restructuring of bad loans in the country; Remarks of Indonesian legislators on the country's crisis; Implication of political meddling in attempt to restructure corporate Indonesia.

Reports on the concession of the World Bank that it failed to confront corruption, social unrest and serious financial ills in Indonesia. Information on the country's banking industry; Details on the country's economy.

Reports paradox of existence of openness and control in Indonesia. Autocracy under President Suharto; Discussion of taboo subjects under `openness'; Importance of Indonesia in South-east Asia; Expectation of Suharto's retirement; Indonesia's Export-orientation by Suharto; Increase in Gross National Product; Stress on stability; Ethnic problems resulting in violence; Labor problems; Shutdown of publications as example of repression; Business scene in Indonesia.