“Based on first half results, the government recently said it expected the value of exports to exceed $200 billion this year, a 26.8 percent increase from $157.73 billion in 2010, the bulk of exports would still be commodities, including coal, palm oil, cacao, coffee and fishery products.” Jakarta. The government is upbeat exports would grow by [...]
“One should not forget that halal goods are liked not only by Muslims but also by non-Muslims. Halal labels would help consumers make correct choices of various good quality products such as food, drink and cosmetics and avoid doubted products”. Jakarta. Indonesia, as the world`a largest Muslim country with a population of about 237.6 million, [...]
“Rich in marine and natural resources, the islands of Halmahera and Morotai in North Maluku deserve to be developed into industrial centers in East Indonesia. Halmahera is host to under-ground high-grade gold mines and abundant natural resources, and Morotai has plentiful fishery resources.” Jakarta. North Maluku provincial administration spokesman Abubakar Abdullah said in Ternate on [...]
“The participants of international yacht rally and race who set sail from Darwin, Australia, on July 23, 2011 have started entering Wakatobi waters since Tuesday to participate in the much awaited Sail Wakatobi-Belitung 2011.” Jakarta. Wakatobi Culture and Tourism Office spokesman Tawakal said that eight of the yachts, participating in the international yacht rally and [...]
“The cultural values of Papua`s people must be preserved and promoted nationally, because Papua is the center for the national development of food, fishery and mining energy.” Wamena, Papua. The Baliem Valley Festival 2011 was officially kicked off by the tourism and culture ministry`s expert staff, Hari Kuntoro Drajat, in Jayawijaya District, Papua Province, Monday. [...]