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Revisiting Gudang Garam

Shares of cigarette maker Gudang Garam (GGRM) fell 3.7% to Rp68,850 on Wednesday (Aug 30). Its peer HM Sampoerna (HMSP), on the other hand, only declined 1.63% to Rp3,620. Bentoel Internasional Investama (RMBA) dropped 6.05% to Rp404.

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Market & Economic Policy Package

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution said that the Indonesian government would announce the 16th economic policy package today (August 31). This new package aims to boost investment and economic growth.

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Trans-Sumatra Toll Road & Investments

Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) has just launched a new production line in its factory in Medan, North Sumatra. Built with US$20 million of investment, the new production line will support distribution of Coca-Cola in the whole Sumatra Island. Improved connectivity in the island, home to over 50 million population, is expected to reduce logistic costs for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs).

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Growing Acquisitions in Resources Sector (2): Coal

State-owned electricity provider PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) heats up acquisition market for coal. The Company is finalizing acquisition of mines to support mine-mouth power plants in Jambi, South and Central Kalimantan, plus East Kalimantan. Outside PLN, we’ve seen significant increase in number of acquisition deals in coal sector since late last year.

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Growing Acquisitions in Resources Sector (1): Palm Oil

The government might try to move away from resources/commodities as future growth engine, but the sector continues to attract foreign investments. Other than LG International, which decided to expand its palm oil processing capacity for the first time since 2012, ee noticed two major acquisitions in Indonesian plantation sector this month with combined consideration nearly US$200 million.

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