Businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo is diversifying his business and setting up new ventures in mining and renewable energy. In a rare interview, Hashim said he is moving into rubber plantations, tin mining, developing renewable energy derived from aren (arenga pinnata) trees and developing technology to tap the power of water. 2:48pm Feb 1, 2012
Adapting to a changing world economy
The Bakrie Group will continue to play an active role in contributing to the Indonesian economy as it has done over the past 70 years, says the heir apparent of the group, Anindya Novyan Bakrie. Experiencing the ups and downs of the Indonesian economy under various governments since the Japanese occupation, Bakrie has done its fair share in building the Indonesian economy. 12:27pm Feb 22, 2012
Property developers keep expanding to reap the soaring demand for apartment and office space in Jakarta, while residential and industrial estates are also booming.As international investors keep a close eye on Indonesia's economy, local property developers just keep on working to meet soaring demand from domestic customers. The top players are striving to complete projects on schedule and, after exponential growth last year, the outlook of the property development business is rosy right through to 2014. 7:32pm Feb 2, 2012
New faces to contest gubernatorial election
Indika Energy is one of the most integrated coal mining companies in the country, an advantage it is putting to good use as it seeks to grow both revenue and profits. Chief financial officer Aziz Amand talks to GlobeAsia about the outlook for 2012. 10:50am Feb 2, 2012
What would be better than taking your passion and turning it into a successful business? For entrepreneur Brian Yaputra, the art of stained glass is a hobby that has brought bread and butter to many tables. Brian, owner of PT Estu Adimore, has proved that the world can be a profitable carousel of color. 12:20pm Feb 22, 2012
Creating a national rallying cry
Ranjana Singh came to Indonesia nearly 20 years ago to work in the country’s nascent media advertising industry. She has not only helped changed mindsets but she has also influenced the way the industry has grown over the past two decades. 12:07pm Feb 22, 2012
The government is targeting that implementation of the Land Acquisition Law should be effective by the middle of this year to allow a start to building public infrastructure, with a presidential decree to support the law still pending. 7:05pm Feb 2, 2012
A Brief History of Timekeeping
Running until Feb. 12, the first Cartier Art Exhibition in Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands shows visitors and watch lovers how the honored horologists have kept time in luxury over the years. 1:08pm Feb 3, 2012
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