North Kalimantan Governor Zainal A. Paliwang received a visit from an International Agricultural Technology Exchange Association (IATEA) delegation from South Korea at the North Kalimantan Governor's Office on Dec. 17, 2025. The visit was held to discuss investment cooperation opportunities in the agriculture and fisheries sectors of North Kalimantan; including stevia production and processing, whole grain or wheat development, and seaweed processing.

North Kalimantan Province Regional Secretariat Government and Public Welfare Assistant Datu Iqro Ramadhan, who represented North Kalimantan Governor Zainal Paliwang, attended the Iraw Tengkayu Festival XIV held at Amal Lama Beach on Oct. 12, 2025.

Bank Indonesia (BI) North Kalimantan Representative Office Head Hasiando Ginsar Manik stated during the official release for North Kalimantan Provincial Economic Report for August 2025 that the province's economy is projected to continue growing at a higher rate in 2025 compared to last year.

The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs estimates that the Integrated Refinery and Petrochemical Project developed by PT Taikun Petro Chemical would contribute an additional US$9 billion annually to Indonesia's gross domestic product (GDP). As a form of government support for accelerating investment realization, the Coordinating Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Taikun Petro Chemical regarding the project's investment commitments.

Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Fadjroel Rachman paid an official visit to Dushanbe, Tajikistan and met with Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda on May 31, 2025.

North Kalimantan Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) revealed that realized investments to North Kalimantan reached Rp6.2 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

Bulungan Regent Syarwani explained that Bulungan Regency has exceeded the Rp11 trillion investment target set by the North Kalimantan Provincial Government for 2024.