Natural advantages
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London Sumatra (LonSum) of Indonesia is the country's most efficient palm oil producer with a high palm oil yield of 5.2 t/hectare. The company, formerly a subsidiary of UK-based Harrison and Crosfield, exports some 60% of its output and has 70,000 hectares of land under palm oil cultivation. LonSum's Bah Lias Research Station is working to increased yields by combining the best of male and female oil palms. Research scientists liaise closely with a Unilever joint venture, Unifield TC, to identify genes that will increase the growth rates of trees.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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Civilian concerns
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Criticism of the involvement of Indonesia's armed forces in business activities is coming from many different sources. Some of the strongest criticism is emanating from young generals serving in the army. Technologists also believe that the armed forces should not be involved in business, while technocrats are keen to reduce the role of the armed forces in business in order to make business more transparent. Many ordinary Indonesians are opposed to the fact that foreign investors are almost forced to do business with the armed forces.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1998
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