Jakarta, April 10 -- Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya voiced support for Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, to develop into a new regional center for the creative economy.

The city is currently preparing to host major international events including the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) Executive Bureau Meeting and the Asia-Pacific Forum 2026.

Scheduled for May 7 to 9, these activities will provide a strategic venue to boost Indonesia's creative economy while sharing best practices across the region.

"We support this agenda as it will help promote Indonesia's name internationally and serve as crucial momentum for Kendari," Harsya remarked in a statement on Friday.

The minister noted that the events wi...