Overview of International Business and the Economy Mid-Year of 2014PrefaceInternational business is the commercial activity between countries primarily seeking the export and import of goods or services and other transactions cross-border. International business in terms of interstate relations, both bilateral and multilateral, has been conducted since the beginning of the growth of global business. The government, through its privileges and authority, manages the administration and establishes the rules and policies to conduct and control these international business activities. At the moment, the barriers between businesses to start a business and go abroad seem to disappear, as the world's demand figure continues to increase. In this case, export and import business between countries is definitely important to meet public demand. The growing population, which has doubled since the 19th century, gradually leads to an increase in global demand. It was recently reported that the world population reaches 7.023 billion people. With such a large amount there would be shortage issues to address. In this great opportunity, a company should worry about innovating, expanding the market and competing among other companies. World Business in 2014 We are approaching the halfway point of this year. There are dozens of surprising predictions from experts regarding the economic and trade situation this year. According to economists, the world economy is expected to be more prosperous than last year, the economic condition of the United States is also expected to increase by 3% and a significant increase in the trade sector. This prediction could benefit developing countries like Indonesia in the business sector… halfway through the paper… their intention to build foreign direct investment in Karawang, West Java. The company will support the construction with $174 million. From the investment, PMID expects to increase capacity to produce Marlboro for the domestic and international markets. To facilitate their ambitions, PMID will invest $96 million. In 2012, the number of Philip Morris Sampoerna tobacco and product exports reached $24 million. Exports are expected to increase at least double in 2013 as production capacity improves to produce more products. In response to Philip Morris's investment, National Economic Council (DEN) Secretary Aviliani appreciates every step of investors who see Indonesia has a good chance to conduct business. “Definitely Indonesia is a good possibility, there are no other incredible alternatives to the Indonesian market,” Aviliani said.