Foreign firms are lining up to invest in Indonesia's new capital; Jokowi confident of successful participation


JAKARTA, March 19 (Xinhua): Indonesia's commitment to building a new capital with a concept of a green and smart global city on the island of Borneo has drawn global attention, as foreign investors from a number of countries have expressed interest to participate in the multi-billion-dollar mega project.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited neighboring country Singapore and met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for an annual leaders' retreat. During his visit, the president saw 20 companies from the island nation showing their interest in investing in Nusantara.

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