Indonesia, which has long lagged some of its neighbours in economic growth is now, under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, one of the fastest-growing countries in the G20 and is home to some Australian mining companies that are enjoying success.

The enormous archipelago sits on a vast array of resources, including the world’s largest gold mine, and huge reserves of coal and oil. Indonesia is expected to grow 6 per cent in 2010, up from 4.5 per cent in 2009, outpacing other emerging market countries such as Brazil and Russia.