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:: NEWS 1 2 3 4 5 Ambassador Dino Goes to Washington For the past six years, the entire nation has closely scrutinized Dino Patti Djalal's every word. This is no surprise since he has been the spokesman of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono since 2004. "Every time I say something, I think about it all day and all night, 'Did I say something wrong?'" Dino said, looking back on his tenure. "I think about my words too much." Jakarta Composite Index, Rupiah Surge as Inflation, Economic Data Please Investors The Jakarta Composite Index posted its biggest gain in four weeks on Wednesday after the August inflation rate came in below expectations, leaving the central bank time to hold its benchmark interest rate steady to promote economic growth. Better-than-expected economic data from China and Australia also contributed to the positive sentiment. Indonesia's Exports in July Up 1.32 Percent Indonesia's exports in July 2010 reached US$ 12.49 billion or up 1.32 percent from that in June 2010, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). The July 2010 exports were up 29 percent from that in July last year, according to BPS Deputy Head Subagio Dwijosumono, here Wednesday. Rupiah Strengthens Against US Dollar The rupiah slightly strengthened against the US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market here Wednesday morning. The Indonesian currency traded Rp9,023-Rp9,033 per US dollar, up seven points from Rp9,030-Rp9,040 per US dollar at the market`s close a day earlier. Yudhoyono Calls for Improvement in Law Enforcement Efforts President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for improvement in law enforcement efforts to fulfill the community`s sense of justice and security. "All legal cases must be dealt with thoroughly so that we could move to make more effective law enforcement efforts," he said at a limited cabinet meeting on political, security and legal affairs here on Tuesday. More News...	:: INDONESIAN EMBASSY CHANNEL Episode 7 - April 2010

:: EVENTS The 25th Trade Expo Indonesia 2010 October 13-17 2010 Jakarta International Expo Kemaryoran, Jakarta, Indonesia Since the 21st expo in 2006, TEI has always carried the theme of 'Serving Global Market', and this year with sub-theme of 'Indonesia IS Remarkable', or Indonesia yang Memukau. This sub-theme reflects remarkable potency of Indonesian natural resources, human resources, creativity and innovation. With its competitive advantage as a strategic location, Indonesia is ideal for global manufacturing companies. Creativity and innovation are also the strength of Indonesia in manufacturing products of its own brands. more events...	:: MULTIMEDIA Video Features various of video documentation on Indonesia, on Embassy event, and video Gado-Gado which currently aired on MhZ Television, also the documentation on various activities by the Indonesian Communities. Photo Gallery

:: COURSES Bahasa Indonesia Class Javanese Traditional Music Program Martial Arts - Al-Azhar	:: EMBASSY TOUR Tour of The Former Walsh Mansion The Embassy of Indonesia welcomes group of guests and tourist into its building for a 15 minutes tour of the famous Walsh Mansion that is, since 1951, The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in USA. Please call in advance for an appointment to 202-775 5306. You can also listen to an audio tour by Woodrow Wilson House by calling 202-595 1841 and pressing 4# when instructed.

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