Open Competition

The government must push industry to compete in the global market. There is no time for any more bargaining.

April 14, 2010

INDONESIA should really be ready to implement the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)—as the Trade Minister said at the ASEAN summit in Hanoi last week. Minister Mari Pangestu’s statement contained major consequences, and therefore should reflect the readiness of all of Indonesia’s domestic industries. Since CAFTA came into force last January, there is no more protection for domestic industries. Hundreds of import tariffs have been red

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