Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
Jakarta — Indonesia’s consumer prices grew at slower pace in February, giving room for the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at this month’s meeting.The consumer prices index eased to 7.75 percent in February on a yearly … Continue reading Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
Bandar Seri Begawan – At the 48th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI), the Association made a call for a stronger regional identity. This is in line with the Association’s objective of conserving and preserving cultural … Continue reading ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Jakarta – In line with the targets of ASEAN Economic Community 2015, Member States have intensified efforts to facilitate and reduce barriers for intra-ASEAN trade in processed food sector while also protecting consumers in the region. In a meeting held 18-20 … Continue reading ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
ASEAN: Le Luong Minh meets Lady Ashton
Jakarta – The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Baroness Lady Catherine Ashton paid an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat and met Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh yesterday. Lady Ashton is also Vice … Continue reading ASEAN: Le Luong Minh meets Lady Ashton
EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
Jakarta – The European Union will redouble its effort to strengthen relations with ASEAN by stepping up its support to ASEAN Community building, said the new Ambassador of the EU to ASEAN, Olof Skoog. He presented his Letter of Credence to … Continue reading EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
“Trade Expo Indonesia” Successful
Jakarta – Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), which ended on October 20 at JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta, saw total transactions amounting to USD 1.82 billion, consisting of USD $692.2 million in products, USD 65.9 million in services and USD 1.068 billion in investment. … Continue reading “Trade Expo Indonesia” Successful
ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
Jakarta – The latest statistics revealed that ASEAN economies remained buoyant as nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.7 percent at US$ 2.31 trillion in 2012. The continued growth of the region is reflected in the improved GDP per capita … Continue reading ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
TIME Tourism Expo opening October 18
Jakarta – This year’s Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo 2013 (TIME), otherwise known as “Pasar Wisata”, will take place at the 4-star Grand Inna Muara Hotel Convention & Exhibition in Padang, capital of West Sumatra, on October 18-21, after the success … Continue reading TIME Tourism Expo opening October 18
UNWTO: Open Visa Policy could Create up to 2.6 million New Jobs
Jakarta – A new report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that visa facilitation could create up to 2.6 million new jobs in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies by 2016. The … Continue reading UNWTO: Open Visa Policy could Create up to 2.6 million New Jobs
ASEAN receives first Australian resident Ambassador
Jakarta – Australia’s first resident Ambassador to ASEAN, Simon Merrifield, presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh, on Monday at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. Secretary-General Minh welcomed the accreditation of Ambassador Merrifield and expressed appreciation … Continue reading ASEAN receives first Australian resident Ambassador