The Traditional Pacu Jalur Festival 2025 at the Narosa River in the town of Teluk Kuantan, Central Kuantan District, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau Province officially concluded on Aug. 24, 2025.

Riau Governor Abdul Wahid stated at the opening of the Riau Investment Forum (RIF) 2025 that the future of the Riau economy lies in the downstream industry development of leading commodities. This year's RIF took place at the Bank Riau Kepri Syariah Dang Merdu Tower in Pekanbaru City, Riau, and it was attended by ambassadors, investors, and regional government heads in Riau.

Riau Governor Abdul Wahid's attendance at the London Climate Action Week activity on June 23, 2025, received appreciation from prospective carbon trading investors. His participation is part of the Riau Provincial Government's support for the Indonesian government to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).

Tongkang Burning Festival 2025 was held in a lively manner in the town of Bagansiapiapi, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau Province. Riau Governor Abdul Wahid attended the annual cultural event that has become a national tourism icon on Jun. 12, 2025.

Sukanto Tanoto's Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and French energy company TotalEnergies, signed a joint investment agreement to develop, build, and operate a solar power plant (SPP) and battery energy storage system (BESS) in Riau Province through their joint venture Singa Renewables Pte Ltd.

Riau Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Helmi revealed that realized investments to Riau Province surged 19.92 percent from Rp18.04 trillion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 to Rp21.63 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. However, the figure is also a contraction of 14.47 percent year-on-year (yoy), as realized investments to the province reached Rp25.59 trillion in Q1 2024.

The Riau Provincial Government works to accelerate infrastructure development through strategic collaboration, which include establishing communication with foreign investors. Riau Acting Regional Secretary Taufiq OH received a visit from Chinese construction company, Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd., on Apr. 15, 2025.