Famous Indonesian singer Aruma performed to entertain the people of East Belitung Regency at the closing ceremony of East Belitung Explore the Charm of the Spice Route (JPJR) 2024 at Yagor Field in Manggar District, East Belitung Regency, Bangka Belitung Islangs Province on Sep. 8, 2024.

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahudin Uno visited Belitung Island in Bangka Belitung Islands Province to attend the 2024 East Belitung Explore the Charm of the Spice Route (JPJR) event.

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)'s Geological Resources Research Center (PRSG) Lead Expert Engineer Armin Tampubolon stated that, although it has not been explored in detail until now, Bangka Island has great potential for primary rare earth metals, especially in granite that is widespread in the region.

Garuda Kopan Berjaya invested tens of billions of rupiah to build a processing factory for rare earth metals and other associated minerals, in West Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province.

Nestled in the 350-hectares of Belitung UNESCO Global Geopark sits Sheraton Belitung, the only five-star resort on the island.

The Law and Human Rights Ministry's Regional Office for the Bangka Belitung Islands Province is encouraging local tin craftsmen to register their tin crafts as Communal Intellectual Property (KIK) to protect their unique creations.

Bangka Belitung Islands Province Tourism, Culture, and Youth Sports Office (Disparbudkepora) Acting Head Yuliarsyah emphasized on Jun. 20, 2024, that the Disparbudkepora is actively promoting the development of regional culture-based tourism.

India has replaced China as the main destination for Bangka Belitung Islands Province's tin exports. Notably, China is not even among the top three destinations for the first four months of 2024.