The Gema Sulbar annual event returned in 2025 at Manakarra Beach in Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province, showcasing the rich culture, culinary delights, and local tourism potential of West Sulawesi.

The 2025 Manakarra Fair will return to the Maleo Town Square in Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province. The event ran for three days during July 11–13, 2025.

The West Sulawesi Provincial Government continues its efforts to boost regional economic growth, particularly in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, by maximizing the potential of three key sectors, namely agriculture, manufacturing, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Based on a report by Bank Indonesia (BI), the economy of West Sulawesi Province rose 4.83 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, down from 6.65 percent yoy in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. BI West Sulawesi Representative Office Head Eka Putra Budi Nugroho noted that the figure is slightly lower than the national average of 4.87 percent yoy.

Investment and Downstream Deputy Minister/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Deputy Head Todotua Pasaribu held a working visit to Xiamen City, People's Republic of China to explore a potential maritime and fisheries sector cooperation with the East Asian country. During his visit, Deputy Minister Todotua received investment interest from Zhenghui Group, a company engaged in the maritime industry.

West Sulawesi Province has 145,000 hectares (ha) of land with good potential for cocoa cultivation, with the province's cocoa production level reaching 76,000 tons per year. Polewali Mandar Regency accounted for almost half of the province's total cocoa production at 35,000 tons per year.

The West Sulawesi Provincial Government has determined several strategic projects for fiscal year (FY) 2025 as part of efforts to accelerate regional development.