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West Papua Economy Expands 3.16% in Third Quarter of 2026
West Papua’s economy grew 3.16% year-on-year in Q3 2026, led by processing, exports, hospitality, water supply and transport activity.
Papua Barat Daya Receives Rp4.787 Trillion in Regional Transfers
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