East Nusa Tenggara Governor Emanuel Melkiades "Melki" Laka Lena revealed on Aug. 16, 2025, ahead of Indonesian Independence Day that investments to East Nusa Tenggara Province reached Rp 2.19 trillion for the first half (H1) of 2025. The investment realization target set by the Indonesian government for East Nusa Tenggara is at Rp 4.69 trillion in 2025.

The South Sulawesi Provincial Government, in collaboration with Bank Indonesia (BI) held the 2025 South Sulawesi Investment Challenge (SSIC) Finals at Novotel Makassar in Makassar City, South Sulawesi on August 4, 2025, as part of the South Sulawesi Investment, Trade, and Tourism Acceleration (PINISI SULTAN) Forum.

President Prabowo Subianto used his first state of the nation address on Aug. 15 to talk up his hugely ambitious free nutritious meal program, claiming success although so far it has reached less than a quarter of the 83 million targeted recipients since its January rollout.

Clear skies encompass the Indonesian Independence Day celebrations in Palembang City, South Sumatra Province on Aug. 17, 2025. The Musi River once again became a stage for tradition. Thousands of residents crowded the banks, joining in cheers for the long-awaited Bidar and Decorated Boat Competition.

Realized investments to Central Kalimantan Province reached Rp12.44 trillion during the first half (H1) of 2025.

President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious growth target of 5.4 percent year-on-year (yoy) for 2026, as announced during the presentation of the 2026 state budget draft (RAPBN). The proposed budget seeks to narrow the fiscal deficit to 2.48 percent of gross domestic product, while increasing total spending by 7.3 percent to Rp 3.79 quadrillion (US$231.81 billion). However, the heavy price tag of the government’s flagship priority programs, combined with the emphasis on central government spending, austerity imposed on regional budgets and heavier reliance on tax revenue, could complicate the realization of these growth aspirations.

The Tomohon International Flower Festival (TIFF) in Tomohon City, North Sulawesi, has  been included in the Tourism Ministry's Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) calendar of cultural festivals for the fourth consecutive year.