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Social networks: Indonesia's fifth estate? – Information Policy

By Robin Hicks Social networks in Indonesia have become the country’s “fifth estate” – they are shaping democracy and policymaking. So says the commissioner of the Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (BRTI), Heru Sutardi, [...]

Mwanza newsBLOG: Sumatra to create rules on operations for ports

In order to fulfil the stated objectives, SUMATRA as regulatory appendage in the country for surface and marine Transport, needs the authority to establish standards and subsequently monitor the performance of regulated goods and [...]

Indonesia: Asia's hottest tiger? If the shoe fits… | beyondbrics …

But the chairman of the investment coordination board, Gita Wirjawan, says Indonesia is poised to surpass Vietnam this year as the world’s second largest shoe manufacturer. It’s a sign of the country’s growing attraction as a low-cost [...]

Plan To Save Indonesia's Forests Hits Snags :: Hot News Today …

Jakarta, Indonesia (News Today) – A widely hailed new project to restrict forest-clearing in Indonesia over the next two years is turning out to be more complicated than expected and could leave large areas of the country unprotected, [...]

Things to Do in Bali Island & Bali Travel Guide – Bali Attractions …

One of the most beautiful island of Indonesia lying in the westernmost part of the country with Java and Lombok on both [...]

Indonesia's Islamic banking to spur growth | Opalesque Islamic …

From Thestar.com.my: Islamic banking in Indonesia is poised to be the next catalyst of growth for the banking industry and holds great opportunities for foreign investors as the country has the world’s largest Muslim population. [...]

Nokia C3 launched in Indonesia , Coming Soon to India

Nokia has launched the C3 it’s entry level QWERTY phone in Indonesia and it had a Special Price Day across many cities in the country ahead of [...]

Tata Power unit eyes Indonesia, South Africa coal resources

India’s Tata Power, the country’s largest private-sector utility, is looking for coal resources in Indonesia and South Africa, a senior official said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Coaltrans conference in Bali, JK Niyogi, head of project, [...]

Indonesia the poster child of what new media can do? « Unspun

Today, Indonesia is the world’s third-largest democracy, and its free media environment plays an important role in the country’s steady democratic development. In fact, the NGO Freedom House rated Indonesia as the most free media [...]

In Indonesia, Bloggers Show How Civil Society Can Promote Good …

Today, Indonesia is the world’s third-largest democracy, and its free media environment plays an important role in the country’s steady democratic development. In fact, the NGO Freedom House rated Indonesia as the most free media [...]