The Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin (SMB) II Airport has regained its status as an international airport. Previously, the airport in Palembang City, South Sulawesi Province was downgraded into a domestic airport through a Transportation Ministry Decree on Apr. 2, 2024.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or PT KAI ordered 54 new CC 205 locomotives worth Rp3.56 trillion from Alabama, the United States (US) to improve coal freight services in the provinces of South Sumatra and Lampung.

The Banyuasin Regency Government welcomed PT Semen Baturaja representative Wira Nugraha's plan to establish an interlocking brick factory in the regency. Banyuasin Regency Regional Secretary Erwin Ibrahim emphasized that the regency government is ready to facilitate permitting and support the factory's other technical needs.

South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru received a visit from PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or PT KAI Business Development Director Rudi As Aturridha and his staff at the South Sumatra Governor's Office on Mar. 6, 2025. In the meeting, Herman emphasized the importance of innovation and development of transportation infrastructure to encourage regional economic growth.

Realzied investment to South Sumatra Province reached Rp70.92 trillion in 2024. This significant increase was driven by large investments in the paper, mining, and electricity, gas, and water industries. Moreover, foreign investment from countries such as Singapore, China, and Malaysia also continues to flow into South Sumatra.

The Palembang City Government has presented innovative entertainments at Musi River Festival 2025. After the success of the Drone LED Vision show, now it is the turn of the Flyboard with Bodylighting attraction, the first in Indonesia, to be the main star of the festival.

Chinese people will celebrate Cap Go Meh on the 15th day of the Chinese calendar, as the last series of Chinese New Year celebrations. Unique to Palembang City is how the celebration will be held two days earlier on the 13th day after Chinese New Year in Feb. 10-11, 2025. The event was held at the Kemaro Island area in 1 Ilir Village, East Ilir II District.