The Siak Regency Government has established a strategic partnership with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)'s Faculty of Cultural Sciences to increase the potential for the regency's Malay-based cultural tourism.

Riau Province's economy grew by 3.52 percent year-on-year (yoy) and 0.16 percent quarter-to-quarter (qtq) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. Riau Province Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Head Asep Riyadi, said that the Riau's gross domestic product (GDP) in Q4 2024 was Rp289.25 trillion (ADHB) and IDR145.76 trillion (ADHK). This increased compared to the Riau Province's GRDP in Q4-2023 of IDR264.22 trillion (ADHB) and IDR140.81 trillion (ADHK).

Pekanbaru City has successfully achieved an investment value of Rp5.7 trillion in 2024. Domestic investments accounted for most of the investment value by nearly Rp4.86 trillion from 7,788 projects or activities. Meanwhile, foreign investment contributed Rp843 billion from 604 projects or activities.

Riau Province has become the province with the highest investment realization on Sumatra Island for the fourth consecutive year in 2024. At the national level, Riau is ranked sixth.

With “Culture Paradise” as its theme, the 2024 Rupat Festival combines marine tourism with both traditional and pop culture. As an area with great tourism potential, this festival aims to further popularize Rupat Island in Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province - already an increasingly popular tourist destination because of its natural beauty.

The 2024 Siak Bermadah Festival, held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Siak Regency in Riau Province, was officially opened on Oct. 9, 2024. The festival was included for the first time with 110 other local events within the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry's Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) 2024 program.

Kenduri Riau 2024 will soon enliven Pekanbaru City for three days, from Oct. 18 to 20, 2024, at the Raja Ali Haji Pekanbaru Art Town (Bandar Serai).

As one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, peatlands are critical in preventing and mitigating the effects of climate change, preserving biodiversity and tackling pollution by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide.