Economy

In the highlands of Papua, where mountains rise sharply and valleys cradle generations of tradition, agriculture has always been more than a livelihood. It is a way of life. In …

Along Papua’s vast and rugged coastline, the sea has always been both a source of life and uncertainty. For thousands of families living in coastal villages and small islands, fishing …

Entering 2026, the Provincial Government of Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) formally enacted an increase in the Provincial Minimum Wage as part of its commitment to improving workers’ welfare and …

As the calendar turned toward 2026, the Provincial Government of Papua Barat (West Papua) made a policy decision that directly touches the lives of thousands of workers and their families. …

As 2025 drew to a close, the Provincial Government of Papua made a policy decision that directly affects the daily lives of thousands of workers across the region. On December …

As December arrives in Papua Barat (West Papua), the atmosphere begins to shift. Churches prepare for Christmas services, families plan journeys across land and sea, and local markets grow busier …

Every year, as Christmas approaches, Papua enters a season marked by movement, emotion, and anticipation. For many residents, the holiday is not only about religious celebration but also about the …

In Papua, optimism does not arrive as a slogan or a sudden declaration. It grows slowly, shaped by soil, water, and human effort. Over the past year, the Provincial Government …

In a symbolic yet consequential move toward agricultural revitalization and national food resilience, Governor Matius D. Fakhiri led a first-ever rice planting ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Kampung …

On a humid morning in early December 2025, a modest office of the customs and quarantine authorities in Merauke buzzed with energy and quiet resolve. Dozens of local small-business owners, …