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.

The Palembang City Government has introduced a new art tourism event in South Sumatra Province, namely Music Every Week on the Musi's Banks (Mustika Musi). The event can be enjoyed by the public every Sunday night in the Benteng Kuto Besak (BKB) area.

Investment and Downstreaming Deputy Minister/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Deputy Head Todotua Pasaribu emphasized downstreaming to provide added value for the abundant natural resources in South Sumatra during the National Coordination Meeting he held with the South Sumatra Provincial Government and several central government ministries and institutions.

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin)'s South Sumatra Province Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Station, or South Sumatra Quarantine, oversaw the export of 19.8 tons Pagar Alam coffee beans to Malaysia worth Rp1.54 billion.