Asian Development Bank (ADB) memberikan fasilitas pembiayaan perdagangan (trade finance facilitation program/TFFP) untuk perbankan Indonesia sebesar USD700 juta. Bantuan pinjaman tersebut untuk pembiayaan eksportir dan importir lokal.
Kuartal III Buruk, Saham UNSP UnderperformAkibat laporan keuangan kuartal III 2009 yang di bawah ekspetasi, rating saham PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantations Tbk (UNSP) diturunkan oleh CIMB Securities Indonesia dari outperform menjadi underperform.
Peringkat SMGR Dipertahankan OutperformAkibat penggunaan batu bara dengan kalori rendah pada pabrik barunya dan konsumsi clinker yang lebih rendah, biaya produksi PT Semen Gresik Tbk (SMGR) berpotensi mengalami penurunan.
Kontrak Gas Metana Batu Bara Capai 15 KKSPerkembangan gas metana batu bara (coal bed methane/CBM) sebagai salah satu energi alternatif semakin meningkat dari tahun ke tahun.
BRI Tawarkan Obligasi Subordinasi II Rp3 TPT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BBRI) menawarkan obligasi subordinasi II Bank BRI tahun 2009 dengan tingkat bunga tetap. Di mana jumlah pokok yang ditawarkan tersebut maksimal sebesar Rp3 triliun.
Muhammadiyah Berharap TPI MenangPengurus Pusat (PP) Muhammadiyah berharap PT Cipta Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI) memenangi permohonan kasasi kasus pailit di Mahkamah Agung (MA).
SDM Nasional di Sektor Migas Ditargetkan Capai 99%Penggunaan Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) Nasional dalam industri di sektor minyak dan gas bumi ditargetkan dapat mencapai 99 persen hingga 2025.
Tingkatkan Rasio Elektrifikasi Dunia Butuh USD35 MInternational Energy Agency (IEA) memperkirakan butuh investasi sekira USD35 miliar per tahun untuk meningkatkan rasio elektrifikasi di dunia hingga 2030.
Saatnya Kasus KPK Usut Bank CenturyPengamat menilai sudah saatnya Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) harus turun tangan guna menangani kasus Bank Century (BC).
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- Asset bubbles can sink millions back into poverty: Zoellick
The post-crisis world economy faces new risks from investment bubbles that risk plunging millions back into poverty, according to World Bank chief Robert Zoellick.
- Mysterious toilet blockages plague Cathay flights
Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it has endured a spate of mysterious toilet blockages on its Airbus fleet, with one packed plane forced to make an unscheduled landing because it had no working lavatory.
- Oil mixed in Asia after US data shows slower GDP growth
Oil was mixed in Asian trade Wednesday as traders continued to digest slower-than-expected third quarter United States growth data, analysts said.
- Hong Kong gold opens higher
Hong Kong gold prices opened higher Wednesday at 1,167.00-1,168.00 US dollars an ounce, up from Tuesday's close of 1,163.50-1,164.50 dollars.
- World Bank helps Mexico fight financial crisis, swine flu
The World Bank on Tuesday approved two billion dollars in loans for Mexico to help it weather the global financial crisis and the swine flu pandemic. It also approved a 650-million-dollar loan program for El Salvador.
- BBC holds talks over floating commercial arm: report
The BBC has held talks with financial advisers about floating part of its commercial arm on the stock market, amid pressure over its market share and public subsidy, a report said Wednesday.
- Japan posts 9.1-billion-dollar trade surplus in October
Japan on Wednesday posted a trade surplus for the ninth straight month in October, as the world's number two economy gradually emerges from deep stagnation, thanks to recovery in the rest of Asia.
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Too Many MammogramsFor years women have trekked to doctors' offices for annual mammograms starting at age 40. But a new study says this may not be necessary: Women can wait until age 50 for their first mammogram with little downside, and they only need to get the exams every two years.
- How Can A CEO Bow Out Gracefully?
Chief executives always have a lot to worry about. They can't even quit without making sure they handle the process with a very delicate touch.
Halle Berry Turns EntrepreneurWhen the world's largest fragrance company showed Halle Berry a prototype bottle for her debut perfume, Berry said no. The simple rectangular design failed to convey her personality.
World's Most Expensive HomesLast year, a 40-acre Greenwich, Conn., property with a 21,897-square-foot, 14-bedroom Jacobean manor was listed for $125 million. It was the world's second most expensive home for sale.
Hollywood's Most Overpaid StarsLOS ANGELES - This summer's Land of the Lost was one of those epic Hollywood disasters that makes outsiders question why anyone is in the movie business. The concept seemed like a good idea: pair funnyman Will Ferrell with a cult kids show from the '70s and hilarity is bound to ensue.
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Pencopotan Komjen Pol Susno Duadji sebagai Kepala Badan Reserse dan Kriminal (Kabareskrim) Mabes Polri, ditegaskan oleh Kapolri Jenderal Pol Bambang Hendarso Danuri (BHD) sebagai hal biasa.
Meskipun belum menikah, personel Duo Maia Meychan mengaku takut bercerai. Dia melihat rekan-rekan di sekelilingnya yang menjadi orangtua tinggal karena perceraian.
Pelatih Barcelona Pep Guardiola menyambut gembira kemenangan timnya atas Inter 2-0 dini hari nanti. Ini berarti, kans Blaugrana menembus fase knock-out terbuka lebar.