November 15, 2025, Papua entered a new phase of economic transformation—one shaped not by large-scale infrastructure or extractive industries, but by the power of creativity, local expertise, and community-driven enterprise. …
Economy
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Economy
Safeguarding the Flame: Pertamina’s Year-End Mission to Secure Energy for Papua and Maluku
by Senamanby SenamanAs December draws near, communities across Papua and Maluku are bracing not just for the festive glow of Christmas lights and New Year’s celebrations but for the unpredictable wrath of …
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Economy
Bridging Borders: How Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Are Strengthening Cross-Border Transport Cooperation
by Senamanby SenamanOn the rugged, rain-forested border that divides Indonesia’s Papua province from Papua New Guinea (PNG), a deeper story of cooperation is quietly unfolding—one of roads and buses, trade and people, …
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Economy
Empowering the Eastern Frontier: How Indonesia’s Minister of MSMEs is Building Economic Independence in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn the radiant morning light of Jayapura, the capital city of Papua, the energy was electric. Along the waterfront, colorful booths filled with locally made crafts, woven bags, coffee beans, …
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Economy
Empowering Indigenous Papuans Through Craft: Biak’s Otsus Program Turns Local Resources into Opportunity
by Senamanby SenamanIn the quiet coastal regency of Biak Numfor, Papua Barat, a small but meaningful movement is taking shape—one that blends tradition, creativity, and government policy into a single, hopeful narrative. …
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Economy
From Farm to Free Meals: Papua’s Push for Local Food and Inflation Control
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of eastern Indonesia, Papua stands at a critical intersection of economic empowerment and social welfare. Behind the lush hills, remote villages, and abundant agricultural potential, two crucial …
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Economy
From the Wild Waters of Merauke to Bali’s Fine Dining Plates: The Untapped Lobster Goldmine
by Senamanby SenamanWhen dawn breaks over the wide expanse of Merauke’s southern coast, the air carries a salty promise. Wooden boats glide quietly over turquoise waters, and fishermen pull their nets with …
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Economy
Turning Waste into Wealth: How Mimika Regency Transforms Trash into Economic Value
by Senamanby SenamanIn the far reaches of Indonesia’s Papua region, the sound of progress is no longer only heard from mining trucks or construction machinery. In Mimika Regency, it comes from something …
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Economy
Garuda Trade Fair in Jayapura: Fueling Tourism Growth and Easing Inflation in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanWhen the vibrant banners of the Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) 2025 were raised inside Mal Jayapura this October, it wasn’t just another commercial event—it was a symbol of post-pandemic …
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Economy
Empowering Papua’s Women Entrepreneurs: MRP Pushes for Digital Transformation
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush, resource-rich region of Papua, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking root — one that centers not on politics or infrastructure, but on women. The Papuan People’s …