World must fix climate in less than 10 years -UNDP
Guardian Unlimited – UK
But carbon emissions from cars, power plants and deforestation in Brazil, Indonesia and elsewhere, are twice the level needed to meet that target, …

Rising Sea Floods Indonesian Capital
The Associated Press -
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s environment minister said Tuesday that global warming was to blame after the capital of Jakarta was partially flooded, …

Indonesia cuts 2008 GDP growth forecast to 6.4-6.7 pct from 6.8 …
Forbes – NY,USA
The interest rate on the three-month Bank Indonesia Certificates (SBIs) is now assumed to average 8.5 percent in 2008, against a previous forecast of 7.5 …

Indonesia to raise minimum wage in 2008 by average 10.3 pct – report
Forbes – NY,USA
JAKARTA (Thomson Financial) – Indonesia will raise the mandated minimum wage for 2008 by an average of 10.3 percent through the provincial-level governments …

One killed, 17 injured in strong quake in Indonesia
Xinhua – China
Indonesia lies in a vulnerable zone so-called “the Pacific Ring of Fire” where two continental plates, stretching from the Western Hemisphere through Japan …

Powerful quakes rock Indonesia
Aljazeera.net – Qatar
Two powerful earthquakes have hit eastern Indonesia , leaving at least three dead and dozens of people injured in the latest in a series of quakes to shake …

Malaysia hold Indonesia in final warm-up match
Malaysia Star – Malaysia
Mohd Safee Sali put Malaysia ahead in the 11th minute and Ricardo Salampesy equalised for Indonesia in the 53rd minute. With just three days to go to the …

Strong earthquake rocks eastern Indonesia
Xinhua – China
26 (Xinhua) — An aftershock measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale Monday jolted Indonesia’s eastern province of West Nusa Tenggara, where two powerful quakes …

Indonesia rocked by major earthquake, three people killed
Taipei Times – Taiwan
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sumbawa island yesterday, killing three, injuring 55 and damaging hundreds of homes as repeated …

PetroEcuador May Sell Stake in 2 Areas to Indonesia’s Pertamina
Bloomberg – USA
26 (Bloomberg) — PetroEcuador, the state oil company of South America’s fourth-biggest oil producer, may sell stakes in two areas to Indonesia’s PT …

Ecuador, Indonesia to seek compensation for preserving rain forests
International Herald Tribune – France
AP JAKARTA, Indonesia: Ecuador’s president said Monday he would join Indonesia and other rain forest nations in demanding compensation if they help reduce …

Toyota upbeat about Indonesia automotive market share
Jakarta Post – Jakarta,Indonesia
“Indonesia constitutes not only an important market for us but also a major production base,” Watanabe said in response to questions from Indonesian …

Indonesia’s Inco workers end strike
Reuters.uk – UK
… been on strike since November 15, demanding higher bonuses and wages, said Jannus Siahaan, the spokesman of PT International Nickel Indonesia (INCO. …

Quakes Rattle Indonesia, 3 Dead
The Associated Press -
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two strong earthquakes that struck eastern Indonesia killed at least three people, including a child, and injured 45 others, …

Adaro Indonesia Not Aware of Bid
Houston Chronicle – United States
2007 AP JAKARTA, Indonesia — PT Adaro Indonesia said Monday it is not aware of any plan by China Shenhua Energy Co. to bid for a controlling stake in the …

Indonesia says no to bird flu virus sharing
Reuters.uk – UK
JAKARTA, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Indonesia will not share bird flu virus samples unless there is a guarantee developing nations will have control over their use …

Bus blaze kills 12 people in Indonesia
Independent Online – Cape Town,South Africa
Jakarta – At least 12 people were burned to death on Sunday when a fire engulfed a packed bus in Central Kalimantan province in the Indonesian part of … 

Strong Earthquakes Hit Indonesia
The Associated Press –
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Strong earthquakes shook western and eastern Indonesia on Sunday, sending panicked residents fleeing from their homes. … 

Zest-O sets sights on Indonesia in ‘08
Inquirer.net – Philippines
By Ronnel Domingo MANILA, Philippines–BEVERAGE firm Zest-O Corp. will open a production facility in Indonesia in 2008, in line with its plans to expand … 

Australia’s PM-elect to visit US, Indonesia soon
Xinhua – China
25 (Xinhua) — Australian Prime minister-elect Kevin Rudd on Sunday said he will visit the United States and Indonesia soon. Rudd was speaking at his first … 

Strong earthquake injures 17 in eastern Indonesia
AFP –
JAKARTA (AFP) — A strong earthquake of 6.7-magnitude struck off Sumbawa island in southeastern Indonesia early Monday, injuring at least 17 people and … 

Indonesia’s health minister says ‘no’ to sharing bird flu virus …
Jakarta Post – Jakarta,Indonesia
JAKARTA (AP): Indonesia’s health minister reiteratedsunday that she would not send bird flu specimens to the World Health Organization, saying poor nations … 

Strong quake hits E Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Xinhua – China
25 (Xinhua) — A powerful earthquake with magnitude of 6.7 rocked West Nusa Tenggara province in eastern part of Indonesia on Sunday evening, and a tsunami … 

KEPCO to Expand Business in Indonesia
Korea Times – South Korea
(KEPCO), the country’s state-run electric power company, is stepping up its efforts to expand its electricity and natural resources businesses in Indonesia. … 

Refugees arrive after six-year wait in Indonesia
Courier Mail – Australia
THOUSANDS of refugees from war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq intercepted en route mainly to Australia have been languishing in Indonesia for up to eight years, …

Indonesia seeks international help to protect forests
AFP -
JAKARTA (AFP) — Indonesia’s environment minister said Thursday his country needed about six billion dollars a year from rich nations to preserve dwindling …

Indonesia’s Indosat sees 1.2 bln US dollars 2008 capex; 6 mln new …
Forbes – NY,USA
JAKARTA (Thomson Financial) – Indonesia’s second biggest telecom carrier PT Indosat said Thursday its capital expenditure for 2008 may remain at the 2007 …

President: Indonesia not to impose sanctions on Myanmar
Xinhua – China
22 (Xinhua) — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia will not join other countries in imposing sanctions on Yangon in connection with …

Renault eyes Indonesia for SE Asia car plant -gov official
Guardian Unlimited – UK
By Kevin Lim and Harry Suhartono SINGAPORE/JAKARTA, Nov 22 (Reuters) – French car maker Renault SA is looking at starting production in Indonesia, …

Indonesia may not import white sugar next year: Industry
Economic Times – Gurgaon,Haryana,India
JAKARTA: Indonesia may not need to import white sugar next year due to high sugar stocks and an expected increase in domestic output, an industry official …
Bank Indonesia says 4-6 percent inflation target for 2008 still …
Forbes – NY,USA
JAKARTA (Thomson Financial) – Bank Indonesia’s 2008 consumer inflation target of 4-6 percent is still achievable if the government does not hike fuel prices …

Indonesia glued to child preacher show
BBC News – UK
This is all part of a wider trend in Indonesia. Muslims here are hungry for modern consumer products with an Islamic flavour. And if it works for lipstick, …

Indonesia’s Indosat Q3 net profit beats forecast
Reuters.uk – UK
JK: Quote, Profile, Research), Indonesia’s second-largest mobile phone operator, made a better-than-expected 59 percent rise in third-quarter net profit,…

Indonesia’s wart-stricken “tree man” seeks help
Reuters India – Mumbai,India
By Heru Asprihanto TANJUNG JAYA, Indonesia (Reuters Life!) – Sacked from his job, deserted by his wife, shunned by neighbours — “tree man” Dede has been …

Indonesia’s Telkom asks Telkomsel to appeal anti-monopoly ruling
AFP -
Indonesia’s competition watchdog (KPPU) ruled on Monday that Telkomsel, the largest cellphone carrier here, has broken the competition law. …

Indonesia offers award for frequent tourists
Xinhua – China
“We hope that by presenting the medals, we will encourage more foreign tourists to come to Indonesia,” Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik was quoted by …

Japan to invest up to $900 mln in Indonesia’s oil gas field
Xinhua – China
Ltd planned to raise investment up to 900 million US dollars in Indonesia’s Kangean oil and gas field in East Java province by 2012, President and General …

India firm eyes oil palm plantations in Indonesia
Reuters India – Mumbai,India
“We are looking at either virgin or developed plantations in Indonesia. We may also consider other countries, including Malaysia,” company director SN …

Mild quake hits Sumatra, Indonesia
Xinhua – China
Indonesia lies in a vulnerable quake-prone zone called “the Pacific Ring of Fire,” where two continental plates meet and cause frequent seismic and volcanic …

Downer raises Balibo Five with Indonesia
The Australian – Sydney,Australia
… week found that five Australian-based journalists were deliberately killed by Indonesian forces in East Timor in 1975 to cover up Indonesia’s invasion. …

FEATURE-Indonesia pins hopes on forests at Bali meeting
Reuters – USA
By Sugita Katyal JAKARTA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – For years, Indonesia has made money by chopping down its forests. Now it wants to earn billions by preserving …

Ericsson, Telkomsel deploy solar base station in Indonesia
MarketWatch – USA
… deployment will provide macro coverage in the untapped areas of Sumatra and address the mobile communications needs in the rural areas in Indonesia. …

Man wanted in SoCal slaying captured in Indonesia
San Jose Mercury News – CA, USA
AP LOS ANGELES—A man wanted in the 2005 slaying of his wife was captured in Indonesia and flown to California to face criminal charges, US authorities said. …

Japan vows to help forest rehabilitation in Indonesia
Xinhua – China
20 (Xinhua) — Japan will provide financial assistance on forest rehabilitation and protection in Indonesia, Governor of Japan Bank for International …

Malaysian academic plays down reports of arms race with Indonesia
Jane’s – Coulsdon,England,UK
By Jon Grevatt A Malaysian academic has denied that Malaysia and Indonesia’s procurement of new submarines is part of a developing arms race in Southeast …