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The article focuses on the steadiness in the Indonesian defense budget for the term of 2015-19 and 2020-24. Topics discussed include investment lead to an upgrade in defense capability and persuade western defense companies to develop its defense industry, views of Purnomo Yusgiantoro defense minister of Indonesia on recommendation of Su-35 by airforce and delay shown in buying of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) warfare helicopters.

Investigates the potential of Indonesia as a market for multinational companies. Political and economic conditions in Indonesia making it ripe for globalization; Need for multinational companies to find a way to enter pre-industrial cooperatives; Policy changes made by the Indonesian government making it possible for foreign companies to enter the market. INSET: Loans, syariah-tyle..

Highlights the reorganization of Indonesian company IPTN. Replacement of the manager with a caretaker; Number of workers to be laid off.

Reports on developments concerning the construction industry in Indonesia. Economic overview; Long-term prospects; Office construction; Retail construction; Housing construction.

Reports on the state of the Indonesian economy as of July 1995. Gross domestic product growth; Inflation in 1994; Population; Office, housing and retail construction; Status of the architectural profession.

Features the Indonesian construction industry. Slowdown of economic growth in 1994; Status of office and residential construction; Adaptation of architectural design to local cultures.

Profiles Indonesia for building activity and architectural prospectors. Population; Gross Domestic Product; Registered architects; Economic outlook; Language; Licensing; Workmanship; Architectural publications; Key contacts.

The article focuses on the business and economic performance in the mining industries in Asia. It specifically tackles on the status of gold and mineral resources in the Philippines and in Indonesia, prior to experiencing financial turbulence and scandal in the new millennium. Initially, it provides an overview on the former status of these two countries, considering the Philippines in the 10th spot of gold production and Indonesia in the fourth rank. Details on the political causes that impacted the decline of mining operations, as well as the anti-mining lobby of non-government organizations and the church are also included. It also posts the rise of the industry's economic status, considering the nickel production in the Philippines and the coal production in Indonesia.

The author discusses aspects of a credit bubble in Indonesia. Among the topics discussed are economic growth, consumer debt levels, and the Bank Indonesia's easing loan-to-value requirements for mortgages. Moreover, comments from Nomura's analyst Euben Paracuelles and OCBC's economist Wellian Wiranto are provided.

The article reports that the central bank of Indonesia need to cut its benchmark interest rate by up to 100 basis points by the end of 2015 to revive the economy. Indonesia is in need of foreign investment to fund its current account deficit. Indonesia's interest rate was much higher than other Asian countries and need to be lowered to as low 5 percent.

Focuses on the adverse effects of the human rights tragedy in East Timor on the economies of Australia and Indonesia. Retention of Australia's defense spendings; Australian unions banning of the handling of Garuda aircraft and Indonesian ships; Withdrawal of foreign capital from Indonesia.

Presents information on Australian businesses returning to Indonesia after the unrest and resignation of President Suharto in May of 1998. Future of Indonesia's economy; Task for incoming president, Dr. Jusuf Habibie; Importance of the country regaining investor confidence; List of Australian companies with investments in Indonesia; Comments from Tony Wright of Boral on their activities in the country. INSET: Australia's main investments in Indonesia.

Presents information for Australian business the week of February 23, 1998. Financial crisis in Indonesia worsening; International Monetary Fund under pressure from the United States not to enter into soft deals with President Suharto; Likelihood of international banks being taught a lesson in Indonesia; Importance of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; Biotechnology's importance to Australia: Other information.

Reports on how business for lawyers in Indonesia remains good during the country's economic crisis due to insolvency, restructuring and debt-refinancing work. Comments from Australian Shaun McVicar working with Soemadipradja & Taher; Reforms demanded by the International Monetary Fund to result in foreign capital investment; Comments from Steve Walker of Allen Allen & Hemsley.

Reports on Indonesia's economic crisis in 1998. Surprise of financial analysts over Indonesia's steep decline; Indonesia as an example of the impact of the financial crisis in Asia on Australia's economy; Turnaround expected; Comments from Robert Hogarth, president of the Australia Indonesia Business Council.

Reports on the Wik debate and other topics related to business in Australia. Need for commercial issues to be dealt with in their racial context; Aboriginal land claims and water issues; Details on Prime Minister John Howard's Wik proposals; Impact on companies if the legislation is not passed; Australia's relationship with Indonesia and economic conditions within the country; Thailand's economic state.

The article focuses on the decision of Moody's Investors Service Inc. to upgrade Indonesia's after steady performance in the government's financial and fiscal position.

Reports that Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will allow heavily subsidized domestic fuel prices to be raised to ease the pressure on the economy.

Reports developments related to international business. Growth rate in the Indonesian economy; Plan of Coca-Cola Co. chief executive Neville Isdell to boost the company's marketing budget; Merger between Japanese banks Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc. and UFJ Holdings Inc.

Reports on the pursuit of mining opportunities in Indonesia despite the Bre-X scandal and economic crisis in the Far East. Country's importation of surface mining equipment; Increase in coal, copper and gold output since 1991.

Discusses how political events such as the presidential election will affect the chemical industry in Indonesia. Impact of the regional economic crisis on business prospects; Plans made by international chemical companies for Indonesia; Optimism in industry circles that economic development will be a reality in 2000.

Part II. Looks at the impact of the economic crisis in Asia on the music industry in Indonesia and the region. The view that Indonesian consumers with less disposable income might spend more on home entertainment; The increase in the cost of cassettes and compact discs (CDs); The costs hitting music studios; Actions by Sony Music Indonesia.

Editorial. Analyzes Indonesian Vice President B.J. Habibie's capability to bring back the country's economy on a growth path, after President Suharto's resignation. Economic needs of the country; Problems with Habibie's handling of national projects; Impact of instability to the country's economy.

Focuses on the status of the chemical industry in Indonesia after the resignation of President Makam Suharto. Evacuation of foreign companies on their expatriate employees; Views of chemical investors on the situation; Information on the activities of several chemical companies in Indonesia.