East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa conveyed East Java's readiness to be a friendly host for investment, which she noted has been proven by the provision of ease of investment facilities, while accompanying President Prabowo Subianto to inaugurate PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI)'s precious metal refinery (PMR) in the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE), Gresik Regency, East Java on Mar. 17, 2025.

Big Bang Ramadan Surabaya 2025 was officially opened on Mar. 14, 2025 at the Grand City Convention and Exhibition in Surabaya City, East Java Province.

A unique way of ngabuburit, the tradition of going out while waiting to break the Ramadan fast by maghrib, was carried out by several women who are members of Tiara Kusuma Lamongan Branch Leadership Council (DPC), the Lamongan Regency, East Java Province branch of the Tiara Kusuma national association of salon entrepreneurs and beauty experts.

The centuries-old tradition of Dandangan was held again in Kudus Regency, East Java with a lively cultural procession. Thousands of residents poured onto the streets to witness the procession that marked the arrival of Ramadan in the city.

The Banner Parade is an important ceremony that is routinely held as the main event of the Pasuruan City Anniversary, including its 339th edition on Feb. 8, 2025.

Sumenep Regency's realized investment reached Rp2.7 trillion in 2024, exceeding the Rp2.5 trillion target for the eastern Madura Island region. The Sumenep Regency Government is optimistic that investment will continue to grow in 2025, accordingly setting the investment target higher at Rp2.8 trillion for 2025.

The Ponorogo Regency Government is targeting investment to Ponorogo Regency to reach Rp200 billion in 2025, which is lower than the Rp360 billion of realized investments the regency attained in 2024.

The Madiun City Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) recorded realized investment to Madiun City, East Java reached Rp498 billion in 2024, exceeding the Rp195 billion target.