Finmin: Debts in Europe will not affect govt bond issuance

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said in Jakarta Monday the debts incurred in several European countries would not influence the government to continue issuing bonds.


Coal production in Barito Utara 240,000 metric tons

The production of the coal mine exploited by a number of mining companies in Barito Utara (Barut) regency, Central Kalimantan in January 2010 reached 240,092 metric tons.


President: Indonesia must become successful country

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia must be able to overcome various challenges after it had successfully overcome a number of crises in the past decade.


Economic & Business

Two foreign investors to develop goldmines in North Halmahera

Investors from China and Australia were interested in developing the gold mine in North Halmahera regency, North Maluku.+ Index

Sports

Jamaican Brown Reaches First Tour Quarter-final

Jamaican Dustin Brown advanced to his first ATP quarter-final with a 6-4 6-4 win over France`s Laurent Recouderc ...+ Index

Entertainment

"Avatar" dethroned at box office by "Dear John" -

The new romantic drama "Dear John" unexpectedly ended the seven-week reign of "Avatar" at the weekend box office ...+ Index

Science & Tech

Two Japanese researchers on comparative study in Sukabumi

Two researchers from different institutions in Japan are conducting a comparative study to the "Mekar Tani" farmers ...+ Index

News Feature

By Fardah

BPOM finally acts against hazardous snacks at schools

BPOM finally acts against hazardous snacks at schools
It is surely a great relief for parents when they read news on steps being taken by the Drug and Food Supervision Agency (BPOM) to stop the sale of snacks containing hazardous chemical substances at or near schools.

Sports

Chris John to leave for Australia Saturday

WBA featherweight world champion Chris John is Saturday (Jan 30) leaving for Australia for preparations in facing an American contender in a title fight in Bali early April 2010.

Federer survives scare against Plucky Andreev

Roger Federer survived a scare against big-serving Igor Andreev in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday, coming back from a set down to beat the Russian 4-6, 6-2, 7-6, 6-0.