The Nation

April 9, 2010

Govt Moves to ‘Solve’ Migrant Stand-off

MERAK THE government moved this week to end a six-month stand-off with scores of Sri Lankan migrants who have refused – Read More...
April 2, 2010

Indonesia Courts Foreign Investors with Image Makeover

JAKARTA Indonesia is hoping to throw off its reputation for natural disasters and corruption and become a magnet for the – Read More...
April 2, 2010

Stock Market Hits Record High

JAKARTA The country’s stock market broke struck a record high on Thursday as it reached 2,831.24 points in mid-afternoon trade – Read More...
March 26, 2010

Prisons a Breeding Ground for Terror: Analyst

JAKARTA TERRORISTS are using their time in jail to recruit and plan new attacks in blatant disregard for prison rules – Read More...
March 26, 2010

Govt Voices Understanding over Obama Visit Delay

JAKARTA President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reacted with understanding after US President Barack Obama delayed a visit scheduled for this week. – Read More...
March 26, 2010

Govt Shuts Down Falun Gong Radio Station

JAKARTA THE GOVERNMENT closed a radio station linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement on Wednesday, but denied it was – Read More...
March 19, 2010

US-Indonesia Military Deal Uncertain Ahead of Obama Visit

WASHINGTON THE UNITED STATES said Monday it could not predict when it would resume full military ties with Indonesia, as – Read More...
March 19, 2010

Muslim Group Blasts Obama Demos

JAKARTA THE COUNTRY’S largest Islamic organisation has condemned protests by hardline groups against US President Barack Obama’s planned visit here. – Read More...
March 19, 2010

US Eyes Indonesia Trade Surge but Presses Reform

WASHINGTON THE UNITED STATES sees vast potential to expand trade with Indonesia but Jakarta needs to undertake economic reforms, a – Read More...
March 12, 2010

Yudhoyono Vows to Hunt Down Terrorists

CANBERRA PRESIDENT Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged to hunt down terrorists and jail people-smugglers in a landmark address to Australia’s parliament. – Read More...