A pivotal year for Indonesia

The Jakarta stock index has soared and Indonesia's economy could now accelerate. But will corruption and religious tension spoil the story? We’ll soon know, says Jonathan Compton.

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Indonesia's tourist industry has enormous potential

The Jakarta index has soared and Indonesia's economy could now accelerate. But will corruption and religious tension spoil the story? We'll soon know, says Jonathan Compton.

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Jonathan Compton was MD at Bedlam Asset Management and has spent 30 years in fund management, stockbroking and corporate finance.