Riau Islands

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Increase Higher Education Scholarships in Indonesia's Riau Islands

The Indonesian government of the Riau Islands announced an increase in higher education scholarships for 2026, allocating a budget of <strong>3 billion rupiah</strong>. This initiative aims to support underprivileged students and enhance the quality of education in the region.

Indonesia targets economic growth of 8% by 2027

The Indonesian Ministry of Planning has announced plans to increase economic growth in the Riau Islands to between <strong>7.4%</strong> and <strong>8%</strong> by <strong>2027</strong>, as part of its efforts to achieve national growth objectives.