Latest Stories from ANTARA News http://www.antaranews.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:30:02 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283966918/matahari-appoints-merril-lynch-as-its-financial-consultant Giant retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk has appointed international financial consultant Merril Lynch Pte Ltd to conduct a comprehensive strategic analysis of its business as part of efforts to increase its performance. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:28:38 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283966805/makassars-detention-house-receives-four-afghans Four illegal migrants from Afghanistan had been transported to Makassar`s detention house in South Sulawesi Province on Wednesday for further questioning. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:26:45 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283966655/govt-estimates-homeward-travellers-at-155-million The government estimates the number of travellers to celebrate Lebaran post-fasting festivities in their hometowns this year will reach 15.5 million. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:24:15 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283966505/defense-minister-tni-remains-solid Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Wednesday the Indonesian military (TNI) remained solid and had no problem with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the country`s commander-in-chief. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:21:45 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283966418/president-officer-not-allowed-to-criticize-superior President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said no officer is allowed to criticize his superior in the military as well as national organization. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:20:18 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283956330/ri-to-import-sugar-to-build-up-stocks Indonesia plans to import sugar to meet the need for the commodity in the first five months of next year, Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:32:10 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283956181/ri-seeking-to-expand-export-market-in-china Indonesia is seeking to expand its export market in China by making inroads into Chongqin province. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:29:41 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283956046/ministry-selecting-state-companies-ready-to-conduct-ipo The state enterprises ministry is selecting state-owned companies which are ready to go public next year. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:27:26 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283955914/rupiah-closes-stronger-at-rp8-990-late-wednesday The rupiah closed stronger at Rp8,990 per dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market late Wednesday on rising demand for the Indonesian currency. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:25:14 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283952184/pakistan-drone-strike-kills-at-least-six-militants A suspected US missile strike on Wednesday killed at least six `militants` in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border, according to report by DawnNews, citing unnamed intelligence officials. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:23:04 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283952068/palu-jolted-by-earthquakes-600-times-a-month The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Palu, Central Sulawesi, said the Palu region was jolted by tectonic temblors at least 600 times in a month. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:21:08 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283951971/malaysia-warned-not-to-misinterpret-yudhoyono-statements Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Triyono Wibowo has warned Malaysia not to misinterpret President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono`s statements on the need for the two countries to finalize their talks on sea-borders. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:19:31 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283951861/bank-mega-extends-rp22-trln-in-credits-until-august PT Bank Mega Tbk, one of the country`s leading banks, extended Rp22 trillion in credits in the year ended August 31, or Rp4.8 trillion away from achieving its credit target of Rp26,8 trillion for this year. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:17:41 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283951777/five-indonesian-fishermen-may-be-released-soon There is a possibility that five Indonesian fishermen being held by Malaysian marine police would be released soon, spokesman for the Indonesian fishermen`s association said here, Wednesday. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:16:17 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283951698/many-indonesian-nuclear-experts-working-for-malaysia Deputy Foreign Minister Triyono Wibowo said it was a regrettable thing that many Indonesian nuclear experts were now helping Malaysia prepare the construction of nuclear power plants. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:14:58 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283946820/kyodo-news-launches-fully-redesigned-english-website AsiaNet)-- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:53:40 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283940092/govt-continues-supporting-domestic-cpo-industry The government continues to support domestic crude palm oil (CPO) producers despite Burger King franchise company`s decision to stop buying CPO from Indonesian companies that have allegedly destroyed tropical forests in the country, a minister said Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:01:32 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283939651/indonesia-participating-in-slovenias-calje-trade-fair Indonesia is participating in an international trade fair in Celje, Slovenia, on September 8 - 15, according to the Indonesian embassy in Vienna, Austria. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:54:11 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283936142/japans-kobe-steel-reaches-iron-ore-deal-with-rio-tinto Japan\'s Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) has confirmed a deal with Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) for a 13 per cent cut in the price of iron ore. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:42 +0700 http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/1283935837/uk-envoy-sends-off-26-scholarship-recipients British Ambassador to Indonesia Martin Hatfull on Tuesday sent off 26 Indonesian civil servants who had received scholarships to study at major universities in his country. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:50:37 +0700