Police Record 598 Road Accidents During Idul Fitri Exodus
The National Police recorded 598 road accidents from June 19 to 22 as travelers continue to embark upon the annual Idul Fitri exodus to the countryside.
— Jakarta Globe
BSP’s plan to sign pact with Asean-5 to enhance trade
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seen signing bilateral agreements under the Asean Banking Integration Framework (Abif) with the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations—or Asean-5—as it prepares to touch base with its Singaporean counterpart this year.
— Business Mirror
End of an Era: All 7-Eleven Stores to Be Closed by Month-End
Modern Sevel Indonesia, a retailer unit of Modern Internasional, a listed company controlled by the Honoris family, has announced it will close all of its remaining 120 7-Eleven outlets across the country.
— Jakarta Globe
Proterra Investment Partners to double down on Indonesia’s food sector
Exuding optimism with Indonesia’s private equity (PE) investment opportunities in an expanding commodity sector, food and agriculture sector-focused PE player Proterra Investment Partners sees the firm’s networks and sector’s deep knowledge — all ingredients for fueling its PE ventures’ success in Asia.
— Deal Street Asia
Australia welcomes charges against alleged Bali bombing mastermind
SYDNEY: Australia on Saturday welcomed charges against a Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of masterminding the 2002 Bali bombings in which 202 people were killed, including 88 Australians.
— Channel NewsAsia
Indonesia will not change UAE maid ban
ABU DHABI // Indonesia plans to maintain a ban on its citizens working as household staff for the foreseeable future, despite the planned introduction of laws to guarantee them greater rights.
— The National
Gov’t to Keep Fuel Price Steady Through September
The government has decided not to raise the price of fuel until the end of September as it anticipates lower global oil prices.
— Jakarta Globe
Touted Sea Change in Indonesia Shipping Network May Hit Choppy Waters
With its towering new cranes and wharves that can handle some of the world’s biggest ships, Indonesia’s main international port has been shaking off its reputation for inefficiency and congestion with a $2.5 billion upgrade.
— Jakarta Globe
World Bank lauds Indonesia’s fiscal framework
The World Bank has lauded Indonesia’s fiscal framework, calling it “solid” and saying that it has contributed to improving the credibility of the country.
— The Jakarta Post
Nordic funds indirectly hurting Indonesia’s rainforests
Nordic pension funds are indirectly supporting Indonesia’s environmentally destructive palm oil industry, a new report claims, putting into question the reputation of Norway and Sweden as global leaders in the fight against deforestation.
— SciDev.Net
How Indonesia Settles Down Palm Oil Conflict with EU
Coordinating Minister for Economy Darmin Nasution said he would visit Europe for talks with the European Parliament hoping to avert EU discrimination against Indonesian palm oil.
— Netralnews
Batik Air opens Indonesia – India route
Beginning in July this year, Batik Air, a subsidiary of Lion Air, will have two new daily flights that fly to three cities in India: Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. For these flights, passengers will be transported on an Airbus A320 fleet departing from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to India.
— The Jakarta Post
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