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ADB scales up outlook on Indonesia

Source: The Jakarta Post

Jakarta : Indonesia | 2 months ago

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The ADB previously estimated that Indonesia's economy would grow by 3.6 percent this year. Indonesia's economic growth is predicted to further expand to 5.4 percent in 2010 due to "the expected modest rebound in global economic growth and stronger world financial markets that underpin growth in...

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News Source: The Jakarta Post | 2 months ago

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IDX to launch investor protection fund in 2010

News Source: The Jakarta Post | 2 months ago

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House `to pass Corruption Court bill in a week'

News Source: The Jakarta Post | 2 months ago

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News Source: The Jakarta Post | 2 months ago

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News Source: The Jakarta Post | 2 months ago

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News Source: The Jakarta Post | 2 months ago

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