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Bintan Leads Economic Growth in Riau Islands Province
Bintan Regency achieved the highest economic growth in Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province in 2024, recording an impressive 8.89% growth rate—well above the national target of 8% set by President Prabowo. This marks a notable improvement from the previous year’s 6.14%, driven by various community-based economic initiatives. The Head of BPS…
West Kalimantan’s Economy Grows by 4.90% in 2024, Driven by Trade and Strategic Sectors
West Kalimantan (Kalbar) achieved a solid economic growth of 4.90% in 2024, primarily fueled by the trade sector and supported by domestic demand and national strategic projects. Deputy Governor Krisantus Kurniawan highlighted that rising global commodity prices, especially palm oil (CPO), along with increased foreign and domestic investment, significantly contributed…
Advancing Batam's Economy: BP Batam and Deputy SOE Minister Commit to Port and Airport Development
In a strategic meeting held on April 23, 2025, Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Dony Oskaria, expressed full support for the development of Batu Ampar Port and Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam. The session, attended by BP Batam Chairman Amsakar Achmad and Deputy Chair Li Claudia Chandra, focused…
Optimising Agricultural Exports: Demand for Cilembu Sweet Potatoes from Hong Kong, Korea and Japan
Food commodities such as cilembu yam are in increasing demand, regardless of the economic conditions. Deni Rustandi, who is engaged in farming in Cilembu, especially sweet potatoes, along with fellow farmers, is experiencing a high volume of orders from various regions, including Riau, Jambi, Surabaya, Bali, as well as requests…
