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Issue 36/2010
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
’A NON-AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO IDUL FITRI’
Kindly offered by AGI, to members and friends, with the compliments of the Season, click here
Indonesian Government Plans New Tax Incentives to Lure Investors
The government plans to expand a tax incentives program for foreign investors to include additional downstream and “pioneering” sectors, as well as offer sweeteners for companies that invest more than $1 billion and create a certain number of jobs, the country’s investment chief said late on Monday. more…
Indonesian Trade Ministry Raises Export Target
After seeing non-oil-and-gas exports surge over the first seven months of the year, the Trade Ministry on Friday announced it was retargeting growth for the sector, placing it at between 16 and 18 percent for the year, well above February estimates of 7 to 8.5 percent. more…
Govt puts off plan to limit subsidized fuels sales
The government has postponed a much-mulled plan to limit subsidized fuels distribution, which was supposed to be implemented beginning Sept. 1, for indefinite time, saying the policy is still “too drastic” to be implemented now. more…
Interest Rate Hike Likely Next Year: Bank Indonesia
The recent increase in bank reserve ratios should be enough to bring inflation down in the coming months, but policy is likely to be tightened further next year, a deputy governor of Indonesia’s central bank said on Sunday. more…
Indonesia launches first counterterrorism agency
After a decade of waiting, Indonesia finally saw on Tuesday the birth of the interdepartmental National Antiterrorism Agency (BNPT), which wields greater authority than the National Police’s Special Detachment 88 counterterrorism squad. more…
Important Financial Data and Information-
Ownership of Bank Indonesia Certificate (SBI) as of August 2010
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Ownership of IDR Tradable Government Securities (SBN) as of August 2010
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ADVERTISEMENT COPY DEADLINE JULY 10th 2010 - ONE REMAINING PAGES
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BRITISH EMBASSY NEWS & INFORMATION
NEW! Change to Public Opening Hours at the British Consulate-General Jakarta
From Friday 1 October, the public opening hours at the British Consulate-General in Jakarta will be 08.30 - 12.00. The Honorary Consulate in Bali will be unaffected by these changes and will remain open from 08.30 - 12.00 as before. Please note that routine enquiries cannot be made in person at either office outside of these times. Anyone requiring help at any other time, for which the assistance of a Consular Officer may be required, should call +(62) (21) 2356 5200.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BRITISH PASSPORT PROCESSING CHANGES
Changes to British Passport Issuing Procedures in Indonesia more...
Changes to Overseas Passport Services Guidance, click here
Important notice to British citizens:Letter for British Nationals
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Register on LOCATE!
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Press Release: Letter by EU Foreign Ministers to Editors on Copenhagen
On 10 September a number of European Foreign Ministers signed a letter to newspaper editors world wide in the run up to UNFCCC meeting in Copenhagen in December. more…
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Ecospec in association with BritCham’s Energy Sector Grouppresent
“Emission Abatement Technology” Breakfast Meeting
-Sponsored by Ecospec
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 07.30 – 09.00,To be advised by confirmation of reservation
The increasing pressure to be more environmentally responsible pushes Ecospec, a Singapore based technological company that researches and develops cost-effective solutions for environmental issues in the marine and onshore industries, to come up with new technology called CSNOxTM. CSNOxTMis the world’s first and the only commercially viable solution available today that is capable of effectively reducing harmful pollutants like Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from emissions using water as media.
Members: FREE, Non Members: Rp. 150.000
How to register? Email at events@britcham.or.id or call Arky at 021-5229453
Special Business & Social Gathering
-Sponsored by Crown Relocation, Etihad, Unilever, People Source and Prudential
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 18.30 – 20.30, To be advised by reservation confirmation
It has become a tradition to celebrate successes from among the British Alumni in Indonesia. As well as the usual camaraderie and networking benefit, Business and Social Gatherings have to offer, this will provide additional opportunities to meet some of the brightest younger Indonesian leaders from the Jakarta business community. And the venue - well, you now know our 'rule' - full details upon personal reconfirmation. But, we promise a very 'special' venue and occasion.
BY RESERVATION ONLY - NO WALKS-INS. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100
MEMBERS HAVE PRIORITY STATUS TO FRIDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER 2010
NON-MEMBERS WAIT-LISTED AND CONFIRMED FROM 17THSEPTEMBER 2010
Members:Rp. 200.000, Non Members: Rp. 320.000
How to register?Email at events@britcham.or.id or call Arky at 021-5229453
For associates sponsorship: raissa@britcham.or.id
Professional Women Group organized by BritCham in association with JAC Recruitment & ActionCOACH Workshop
Tuesday, 05 October 2010, 16.00 – 18.00,To be advised by reservation confirmation
“Know your rights, know your worth -- be assertive”
Speaker : Julie Marsaban
At the next BritCham Professional Women’s Forum, Julie Marsaban will share with us the key principles on how to be assertive without being aggressive; how to complain and criticise without causing offence (dubbed the “Sugar-coated Pill Approach”). At this session Julie will also share with us what we all should know about women's rights as human rights, about CEDAW* and about our status vis-à-vis our rights and responsibilities as women, professional women, entrepreneurs, employers and employees.
*) Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women
For speaker bio, click here
Members/Non Members: Rp. 100.000
How to register?Email at events@britcham.or.id or call Arky at 021-5229453
For associates sponsorship: raissa@britcham.or.id
BritCham in association with Ekonid, IFCCI and INA present
‘European Business Partners in Indonesia’
Tuesday, 05 October 2010, 18.30 – 21.00,Venue to be advised
A joint networking gathering for members of the European Chambers and our guests from Indonesian business groups. A special opportunity to network in an informal setting and among a wider group of business people. For more details, click here
Members: Rp. 250,000,Non Members: Rp. 350.000
How to register?Email atevents@britcham.or.idor call Arky at 021-5229453
For associates sponsorship:raissa@britcham.or.id
BritCham Networkers
The meeting will be held every Wednesday morning starts from 07.00 – 09.00, Mercantile Athletic Club
Come and get new business handed you on a plate on: 22 September & 29 September 2010.
NetWorkers 10-minute Presentation -September 22th, 2010
Presenter:Paul Kanwar from Insight Solutions
For reservations,please contact events@britcham.or.id.
For membership and attendance eligibility rules and inquiries, please contact Brian Watters at bcw@agi.co.id.
Members/Non Members:Rp. 100.000
*Programmes and speakers may be subject to change without notice and liability.
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VENUE FOR EACH EVENT TO BE NOTIFIED BY PERSONAL RE-CONFIRMATION
OR TELEPHONE ENQUIRY
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**Unpaid members will be required to pay non-member rates at all events. Other membership benefits remain in force for a grace period. To discuss your membership confidentially, please call Chris Wren on 522 9453. We will do everything possible to assist in special circumstances**
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW! The latest newsletter of Kadin Business Support Desk (BSD Bulletin)
Please click here for KADIN Business Support Desk Issue 12/September 2010
Jakarta Investment Forum (JakVest) 2010
Jakvest 2010 is one of activities media purposed for assisting Regional Government – Provinancial Investment Boards in achieving goals and targets of each promotion plan and program, such as to capture potential investors, buyers and tourists. It will be conducted at Kartika Expo, Balai Kartini Jakarta on September 30 - 3 October 2010.
For more information, click here or go towww.jakvest2010.org
External Debt Statistics of Indonesia – Vol.1 / July 2010
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PRESS RELEASE - CHAIRMAN OF THE INDONESIAN INVESTMENT COORDINATING BOARD (BKPM)
Click here for ‘Foreign and Domestic Investment Realization’ April - June (Q2) Results
Indonesia's New Mining Regime - Extractive Industry Income Transparency Regulation - CTA Summary & Analysis
The Indonesian Government has recently issued a new Regulation on Extractive Industry Income Transparency which is intended to require public disclose of payments to the Government made and income received by the Government from participants in the mining and oil & gas industries(“EI Income Transparency Regulation”).The matters dealt with in theEI Income Transparency Regulation are, potentially, ofconsiderableimportance and interest to all existing and potential investors in the Indonesian mining industry.
Available on request to events@britcham.or.id
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BRITCHAM MEMBERSHIP
We offer great value
– to participate more and to discuss how BritCham can help your business grow,
call Chris Wren on 522 9453, or email: chriswren@britcham.or.id |
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GENERAL
Mama Sayang Newsletter no. 04
Please click here for mama saying newsletter no. 04
Indonesia Maritime Expo 2010 – 29 September – 1 October
Registration for the INDONESIA MARITIME EXPO 2010 exhibition is already open. Renowned as the premier exhibition for the maritime community in Indonesia especially in Jakarta, Indonesia Maritime Expo returns for its 2nd edition as a one-stop assemblage for business and professional in maritime community. Now, you are invited to the 2nd INDONESIA MARITIM EXPO!
For Pre-registration form, click here
East Bali Poverty Project latest Sustenance Newsletter
Please click here for East Bali Poverty Project latest Sustenance Newsletter.
BALINALE International Film Festival 2010 - 12-17 October 2010
This year is the 4th annual festival and will run for six days, presenting classic films, contemporary cutting-edge features, children’s and animated films, documentaries and short-films by both International and Indonesian filmmakers. BALINALE will continue with our film educational programs that have been provided to thousands of young Indonesian who would not otherwise have such an opportunity.
For more information, please go to http://www.balifilm.com/
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BRITCARD PRIVILEGES
Citadines Jakarta Quartier - Special Rate for BritCard holders!
More details about BritCard privileges, click here
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER NOTICES
NEW! Alsace Promotion at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, September 2010
Indulge your senses as you relish the fusion of flavors from the Alsace region located East of France accompanied by great wines from the area. For more details, click here
NEW! PT. Q Energy South East Asia Address Change
Effective from 1 September 2010,PT. Q Energy South East Asia office has been moved to new address with details as follow:
PT. Q Energy South East Asia
Wisma 46 Kota BNI, 11th floor, Suite 11-03
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1
Jakarta 10220
Phone : (021)572 1377
Fax : (021)572 1376
Looking for freelance work within companies working in Indonesia as a Liaison Officer (of sorts) helping to narrow cultural and language barriers between companies, their employees and with the communities in which they operate
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Special Britcham fares from Etihad in place to end of September
As before these are available online, at www.etihadairways.com/britcham
Forpassword, call Winda,021-5229453or email to winda@britcham.or.id
A truly global, results oriented senior sales and marketing manager
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A positive, proactive and dynamic professional combining strong business acumen with considerable experience in customer focused environments, effectively managing projects and operations in accordance with specific requirements
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Highly motivated professional ladt looking for a new challenge in the legal sector
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Climate change: present and future challenges. Innovative approaches and creative thinking for effective action and a better understanding. Energetic person seeks an opportunity.
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