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Agribusiness, plantations & biofuel With a huge fertile productive land area and the easy availability of cheap labor, Indonesia has historically been an agriculture-centric country. At the same time, land prices in other countries in the region - such as Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam - are getting more expensive, meaning that the utilization of land in those countries for plantations is often no longer viable. more... Infrastructure Despite the improving economy in recent years, Indonesia needs to make substantial investments in its crumbling infrastructure if it is to raise economic growth rates to even higher levels in the years to come. In this regard, the Indonesian government has said that around some US$140-150 billion would be needed to fund infrastructure such as roads, ports and airports in the next three years alone. more... Mining & Energy Indonesia boasts a wealth of mineral resources, while its energy reserves promise to catapult it to a far more important position in the global economic order in the near future. Several world class mines operate in Indonesia. more... Oil & Gas Indonesia became a net importer of petroleum during 2006 as many of its fields aged, but new fields are being developed which will restore the country’s image as a major oil producer. Note that Indonesia is Asia’s only member of the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC).more... Tourism & Property The relatively low interest rates and the availability of more innovative mortgage products have helped give a big boost to activities in the property sector. At the same time, of course, the national economy has also picked up its growth pace resulting in stronger consumer purchasing power. more... |
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