Sumatra Economic Acceleration Forum Held in Medan to Boost Regional Resource Value
Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs and other bodies held the Sumatra Regional Economic Acceleration Forum in Medan. The initiative aims to boost regional economies and improve citizen welfare by processing primary commodities from forestry, plantations, and manufacturing to increase added value.
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