The Fourth Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Diseases (APSAVD) 2004

ASIAN PACIFIC ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND CARDIVASCULAR CONGRESS OPENED IN BALI. Over 500 medical experts and professionals from Asia Pacific countries gathered in Nusa Dua, Bali for attending the Fourth Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Diseases (APSAVD) 2004. Themed “Atherosclerosis and Vascular Diseases, Today and Tomorrow”, the four-day congress took place in Bali International Convention Centre (BICC). The APSAVD 2004 Congress Overall Chairman Professor Slamet Suyono accompanied the Director General of Medical Care of the Ministry of Heath Republic of Indonesia Sri Astuti visiting the exhibition held in conjuction with the congress, after the official opening on 6 May 2004.

Islamic Conference of Islamic Scholars

INDONESIA HOSTS INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC CONFERENCE. The President of Republic Indonesia, Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri, opened the International Conference of Islamic Scholars in Jakarta on 23 February 2004. Bearing the theme of Upholding Islam as Rahmatan lil Alamin, the three-day conference discussed religious issues and the image of Islam in Indonesia. Held in Jakarta Convention Center on 23 – 26, the conference was held by Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), in cooperation with the government and attended by some 300 delegates from 49 countries.

Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) 2004

YOGYAKARTA WELCOMES TIME 2004. Located at the heart of Java, Yogyakarta is readying itself to host TIME or Pasar Wisata Indonesia on 26 – 29 September 2004 at the Jogja Expo Centre (JEC). Chairperson of TIME 2004 Steering Committee, Meity Robot, briefed the media that the event will target 150 international buyers and 150 sellers and focus on developing the potential of ASEAN and Middle East countries, besides Japan, China, Taiwan, and Australia. The Yogyakarta Provincial Secretary, Bambang Priyohadi, highlighted that at the last two days of ‘Royal TIME 2004’, national kingdoms from all over Indonesia and neighboring countries will gather in Yogyakarta for the National Kingdom Festival. Also present at the Press Conference held in Jakarta on 19 February was Chairman of Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board (ITPB), Pontjo Sutowo, and Ika Nazaruddin of Pacto Convex (TIME event organizer).

The 9th Asia Securities Forum

BALI GREETS ASIAN CAPITAL SECURITIES DELEGATES. The proud young faces of Balinese dancers smiled broadly at the 9th Asian Securities Forum opening ceremony on 30 January 2004 at Grand Hyatt Bali - and kept smiling during the three-day event.

RESTORING CONFIDENCE IN ASIAN CAPITAL MARKET. Minister of Finance RI, Boediono, delivered his keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Asia Securities Forum attended by representatives of Asia Pacific securities associations.The forum also presented 2004 Investment & Economic Outlook featuring various speakers including Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, Economic Observer Chatib Basri, Author Jim Rogers and VP & Chief Equity Strategist at APR Merryl Lynch Spencer White.

APEI HOSTS 9th ASIAN SECURITIES FORUM. As many 300 delegates representing in securities association in the Asia and Pacific region gathered in Bali on 28 - 30 January 2004 for the 9th Asian Securities Forum. The event was hosted by Indonesian Securities Companies Associaton (APEI), and themed “Restoring Confidence in the Asian Capital Market’. On the picture is Chairman of Indonesia Capital Market Supervisory Board (Bapepam), Herwidayatmo (center), and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Avi Dwipayana (right).