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POLL-Bank Indonesia seen holding rates steady to support recovery
JAKARTA, April 16 (Reuters) - Indonesia’s central bank is expected leave its key policy rate unchanged at a record low for the rest of the year to support an economic recovery, while trying to maintain financial market stability, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.Bank Indonesia (BI) will keep the 7-day…
Jeneponto should strive to become quality agriculture center: minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo has encouraged Jeneponto Regency in South Sulawesi Province to become a center for quality agriculture and animal husbandry to fulfill the nation’s food requirements. "I would like to urge all villages in Jeneponto to have an agricultural area that can produce twice…
Indonesia's exports and imports grow more than expected in March
Indonesia’s exports surged in March due to higher commodity prices and rebounding global demand, while imports also grew by more than expected last month as domestic manufacturing activity improved, statistics bureau data showed on Thursday.Merchandise exports beat forecast with an annual jump of 30.47% to $18.35 billion on rising shipments…
Indonesia calls for ASEAN members to boost legal integration
Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly has urged ASEAN nations to strengthen legal integration in order to get their voices heard in the international community. He said in a statement on April 14 that in order for this integration to be more stable, credible, and effective, a…