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Indonesia and Singapore: model of inter-dependence?


Indonesia and Singapore: model of inter-dependence?

Indonesia is a regional power in South East Asia, but lacks the development and economic wealth of smaller nations, such as the tiny state of Singapore. Hence, it makes sense for the two countries to cooperate closely with one another as Indonesia has natural resources Singapore needs and Singapore has the financial strength Indonesia needs.

Indonesia is the sleeping giant of South East Asia. With a population of 288 million, a land mass the size of Mexico and territorial waters that could fill half of China, it’s an immense country and a regional p ... more


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Variety is the spice life and nowhere is this more true than in Indonesia. No two places are alike in unspoiled beauty, art, culture and people. The towering mountains and primitive cultures of Irian Jaya contrast sharply with the terraced hills, and highly sophisticated societies of Bali and Java and the animistic beliefs which still have a major influence on the way of life in South Sulawesi.


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Saturday 28th January, 2012

    • Kalimantan suitable for nuclear power plant: Minister

    The Jakarta Post

    A | Kalimantan is suitable for the development of nuclear energy as it is relatively free from the threat of earthquakes in comparison to Java, Research and Technology Minister Gusti Muhammad ...

    • Govt says parking project budget not that much

    The Jakarta Post

    A | State Secretariat spokesman Sugiri has denied allegations that more than Rp 12 billion (US$1.3 million) had been allocated for the construction of parking facilities at the State ...

    • RI receives Rp 5 trillion grant from Australia

    The Jakarta Post

    A | The Australian government will deliver Rp 5 trillion (US$555 million) in aid to disadvantaged areas in Indonesia that have no access to health facilities and clean water.Perarca Karetji, ...

  • Indonesian protests force government to revoke gold mining permits

    The Guardian

    The Bima regent's office was set on fire by locals demanding that officials revoke a decree granting exploration rights to mining companies. Photograph: ...

  • Garuda Indonesia boosts Jakarta flights – Breaking Travel News

    Jakarta Informer

    Breaking Travel NewsGaruda Indonesia boosts Jakarta flightsBreaking Travel NewsIndonesia's national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has announced the addition of a third daily flight between Kuala ...

  • Answering Memey’s Call for Help – Jakarta Globe

    Jakarta Informer

    Jakarta GlobeAnswering Memey's Call for HelpJakarta Globe(Photos courtesy of Irene Murphy) have just regained my faith in Jakarta….heart warming to see that there are some good folks out ...

  • Rally forces minister to be picked up by police helicopter – Jakarta Post

    Jakarta Informer

    Jakarta PostRally forces minister to be picked up by police helicopterJakarta PostWomen's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Linda Gumelar was picked up by a police helicopter on Friday ...

  • Christian Bautista denies being deported from Jakarta – ABS CBN News

    Jakarta Informer

    Jakarta GlobeChristian Bautista denies being deported from JakartaABS CBN NewsMANILA, Philippines – Multi-platinum-selling singer and actor Christian Bautista is set to return to the country ...

  • Religion, juggernauts and the street violence – Jakarta Post

    Jakarta Informer

    Religion, juggernauts and the street violenceJakarta PostThe fatal car crash in Gambir, Central Jakarta, on Sunday gives us a vivid illustration that can help us understand the nature of religious ...

  • Marketing Staff – PT Aneka Warna Indah – Jakarta Raya

    Jakarta Informer

    Male / Female max 27 years old Min Bachelor Degree in Economic or Communication , GPA min 2.75 Fluent in English both oral and written Good Communication skill Responsible, Honest, and good Teamwork ...

  • RI to export armored vehicles to Malaysia

    Antara

    Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (ANTARA News) - Head of the Indonesian Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Marzan A Iskandar said his agency in cooperation with weapons maker PT ...

  • Democrats to hold special congress if Anas implicated

    Antara

    Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The ruling Democrat Party is to hold an extraordinary congress (KLB) if the party`s chief, Anas Urbaningrum, proves to be involved in the Wisma Atlet corruption case, a ...

  • Aceh election must be conducted before April 9

    Antara

    Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Constitutional Court (MK) here on Friday stated it would make a concession to the Independent Election Commission (KIP) in Aceh to reschedule the election date in the ...

  • Tangerang youth dies of H1N1, not H5N1

    Antara

    Makasar, South Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Health Minister Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih said that R (18), a Tangerang youth who initially reportedly died of bird flu or H5N1 virus, actually died of the ...

  • Ex-Bank Indonesia Deputy Says She’s Suspect in Bribery Case

    General Sources

    Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Former Bank Indonesia Senior Deputy Governor Miranda S. Goeltom said the country’s anti-corruption agency has named her as a suspect in the bribery case involving her ...

  • Indonesia pledges to conserve rainforest

    General Sources

    Indonesia's forestry ministry says it will conserve nearly half its share of Borneo island, which is covered with dense rainforest, so as to meet a presidential pledge to reduce gas ...

  • Wet weather hampers Indonesia tin output

    General Sources

    tonnes a day, but now they can only produce 1 tonne a day, said Johan Murod, director of PT Bangka-Belitung Timah Sejahtera (BBTS) which groups six private tin smelters on Bangka. He added that ...

  • Emerging Stocks Swing Between Gains, Losses on US Home Sales – BusinessWeek

    Jakarta Informer

    Emerging Stocks Swing Between Gains, Losses on US Home SalesBusinessWeekThe MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 0.1 percent to 1014.41 at 2:32 pm Jakarta time after rising as much as 0.1 percent. The ...

  • State secretariat slammed for Rp 12.3 billion parking facility

    The Jakarta Post

    A | The National Secretariat of the Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA) has slammed the government for allotting Rp 12.3 billion (US$1.36 million) for the construction of parking ...

  • Bawaslu reports alleged bribery to KPK

    The Jakarta Post

    A | Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) chief Bambang Eka Cahya Widodo reported alleged bribery involving Rp 16.4 million (US$1,824) to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday.He ...

  • Christian Bautista deported from RI

    The Jakarta Post

    Filipino singer Christian Bautista has been deported from Indonesia after he was found violating immigration regulations by using his visiting visa to work.The immigration office found him ...

  • Garuda Indonesia cuts European flights

    Manila Bulletin

    MANILA, Philippines - Due to the downturn of the economic conditions in Europe which has not shown any improvement in this current time and has been affecting to the declining market, Garuda ...

  • Indonesia Tanker Firm Berlian Laju to Stop Debt Payments

    CNBC

    Indonesia's largest oil-and-gas shipping company PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk said it will stop servicing its debt, which ratings agency Fitch said could lead to a default ...

  • Audience To Chairman Of Indonesian Audit Board

    Bru Direct

    Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to receive in audience Mr Hadi Poernomo, Chairman of the Audit Board of the Republic of ...

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