Blitzmegaplex, the second-biggest cinema operator in Indonesia, seeks to kick off an initial public offering at the Jakarta Stock Exchange in the first quarter of this year. Proceeds from the deal will be used to construct 15 cinemas costing $35 million.
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Despite poor infrastructure and payment systems, e-commerce becomes more vibrant in Indonesia
Limiting conditions like poor infrastructure and the lack of convenient payment systems have not prevented the e-commerce industry from burgeoning in Indonesia, the Financial Times reported.
China's Fosun Group invests $30.7M in Malaysian restaurant chain Secret Recipe
Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group invested CNY210.5 million ($30.7 million) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based restaurant chain Secret Recipe, according to a report by Shanghai's China Business News.
Singapore launches program to fund startups expanding into Indonesia
The Singaporean government launched iSTART, a financing program designed to fund the expansion of local telecommunication and mobile app startups into Indonesia, which could potentially be an avenue for growth for the Singaporean and IT industry.
ASL Marine to acquire Miclyn Express Offshore shipyard in Indonesia for $20M
Singapore-based shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings agreed to acquire Miclyn Express Offshore's shipyard in Batam, Indonesia for $20 million through it subsidiary PT Sukses Shipyard Indonesia.
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Indonesia-based state-run builder Wijaya Karya (WiKa) completed the purchase of state-controlled asphalt manufacturer Sarana Karya in a deal that is expected to support WiKa's expansion projects.
The state-owned pension fund of Indonesia plans to boost its holdings in equities and bonds this year in order to improve the company's earnings, Bloomberg reported.
Plans to improve oil production facilities in Indonesia are underway to meet rising local consumption of oil and in effect, increasing drilling-related expenses reimbursed by the national government
Indonesia-based mobile network operator PT Indosat aims to offload its minority stake in telecommunications tower firm PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure (TBIG) early next year, according to the company's finance director.
Indonesia announced on Tuesday it will allow increased levels of foreign investment in the country's airports, power plants, toll roads, and pharmaceutical industries as part of government efforts to boost the slowing economy.
Tokyo-based trading firm Mitsui sold its new shares in Indonesia-based motorcycle financier Bussan Auto Finance (BAF) to Ciptadana Capital and Yamaha Motor Group in a deal valued at IDR350 billion ($28.7 million).
Lazada, the "Amazon of Asia" has raised USD250 million from Rocket Internet to mainstream the company's position as the largest online retailer in Southeast Asia.
Japan's Toshiba Corp. and German real estate major Gagfah SAS entered a joint venture to sell energy directly to residents in Germany. The deal could bring in a revenue of USD184 million to USD233 million to the Japanese conglomerate.
Indonesia's largest taxi company Blue Bird Group reportedly postponed its initial public offering this year after failing to get an approval from the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia.
