With its interests in the cement, energy and automotive industries leading the charge, the homegrown Bosowa Corporation now has its sights set on becoming a major player in 10 core businesses. HM Aksa Mahmud, its founder and chairman, spoke with GlobeAsia. 12:03pm Apr 27, 2012
It may not be a first-choice pick, but bread, with Sari Roti loaves leading the charge, is making significant headway into the Indonesian diet – and its maker Nippon Indosari Corporindo is reaping the rewards. 1:05pm May 4, 2012
$50 billion to connect Indonesia
With the aim of boosting national trade via comprehensive connectivity, Indonesia is preparing to invest heavily in the development of new projects in the transportation sector. 9:33am Apr 1, 2012
In the face of declining oil and gas production, the challenges for Elisabeth Proust lie not in whether reserves are present, but in whether it makes good economic sense to reach them. The Total E&P Indonesie president director spoke with GlobeAsia. 7:30pm Apr 1, 2012
Even while he helms a sprawling list of businesses, a green agenda remains close to his heart. Entrepreneur Emil Arifin spoke recently with GlobeAsia. 12:41pm Apr 27, 2012
Jakarta needs leaders with entrepreneurial spirit
Candidate for deputy governor of Jakarta Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as Ahok, is no stranger to the capital city. He grew up in Kalibaru in West Jakarta, obtained his degree in geology from Trisakti University and studied at Prasetya Mulia management institute. He gained experience as a businessman in mining and heavy equipment, a professional as a vice-president of a company and was the first ethnic-Chinese Indonesian elected to take up public office as regent of East Belitung. GlobeAsia interviewed Ahok recently on a wide range of issues. Here are some excerpts: 12:17pm Apr 27, 2012
Redefining Indonesia as a market
Japanese companies now see Indonesia not only as an assembly point for their operations but also believe that the combination of a rising middle class and a favorable policy environment is conducive for continued investment. But they make it clear that they expect infrastructure development to be accelerated. 1:16pm May 4, 2012
The man who sparked India’s wine revolution
Rajeev Samant founded India's largest winery, Sula Wines, before there was even a market for wine in India. Today, the Indian wine market is growing by 25 percent a year. 1:05pm Apr 27, 2012
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