Indonesia eases foreign ownership curbs in 'big bang' liberalisation
Restrictions relaxed on enterprises including tourism businesses, transportation firms, and movie theatres
Jakarta
INDONESIA has issued new regulations opening dozens of business sectors to foreign investors - a measure described by President Joko Widodo as a "big bang" liberalisation of the economy.
Mr Joko signed the new presidential decree last week and his administration published it on Tuesday, easing restrictions on a range of enterprises including tourism businesses, transportation companies, and movie theatres.
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