Palu, C Sulawesi, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - Some Japanese businessmen have expressed interest in building micro hydro-power stations in Central Sulawesi province, a local investment official said.

Jakarta, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - The Indonesian economy expanded 2.44 percent in the second quarter of 2008, bringing the country's economic growth in the first half of this year to 6.36 percent and the

Jakarta, August 14 (ANTARA) - The government continues to make efforts to lower the poverty rate in Indonesia as lts target in the matter has yet to be achieved, a spokesman said.

Jakarta, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government will not interfere in how telecommunication company PT Indosat responds to the United States governemnt's request to terminate its contract wi

Jakarta, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - The rupiah's exchange rate against the US dollar in the Jakarta inter-bank spot market on Thursday afternoon declined but remained in a slightly better position than in

Jakarta, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - The leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) has invited members of Myanmar's parliament living in exile to attend a House plenary session on August 15, sources

Jakarta, Aug 14 (ANTARA)- Political parties in Indonesia should adopt regulations on the resolution of internal conflicts or disputes as they still lack clear-cut rules on out-of-court settlement o

NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- New York's famous landmark, the Empire State Building (ESB), where one can see thousands of tourists from around the world lining up to get a glimpse of the Big Appl

Jakarta, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono conferred medals of honor on 18 national figures for their meritorious services to the nation at the State Palace here on Thursday.

Cilacap, C Java, Aug 14 (ANTARA) - Security at Nusakambangan island in Central Java has been tightened as the execution of Bali bombing death-row convicts Amrozi et al is imminent, a local prison a