Indonesia's trade minister says Jakarta won't allow private collection of levies

Article Abstract:

Indonesian Industry and Trade Min. Tunky Ariwibowo announced that the government will not give permission to private firms to collect official levies. His statement means that the company chaired by Indonesian Pres. Suharto's grandson will not be allowed to collect new beer tax in Bali. Controversy broke out in the famous province when PT Arbamass Multi Invesco was given authority to collect beer levy, which was opposed by two major brewers.

Breweries, Malt beverages, Beer & Ale, Taxation, Brewing industry, Tax policy, Tax collection, Bali

---

Anarchy may pose serious threat to Suharto's presidency

Article Abstract:

Indonesian Pres Suharto's administration is in serious danger of being overthrown as rioters swarm Jakarta and aggravate anarchic conditions in the country. Police could do little as mobs ran amok ransacking, looting and burning departent stores, supermarkets, police stations, churches and factories. Many feel that the Suharto administration's position has been weakened by the violence that rocked the capital.

Public Finance Activities, Public Administration, Political aspects, Riots, Demonstrations

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Dispute over alcohol levy in Bali leaves bad taste in mouths of local brewers. Indonesia's business leaders pledge to spur growth, unity in Bali meeting
• Abstracts: Mitsubishi Motors' bad wager on yen may put brakes on stock's recovery. part 2 New president of Nissan faces daunting challenge
• Abstracts: Drive to promote regional cooperation in ASEAN tourism has many doubters. part 2 Taiwan tourism feels fallout from war games
• Abstracts: Visa hits no. 1 in Asia. Credit-card companies charge into battle for Asian customers. Visa's Pyne leaves Asian operation at critical period
• Abstracts: M. Group will sell telecom stakes and focus on content. Hachette steps up focus on editions of 2 women's magazines in China

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.