Extraordinary admiration to local batik is like a virus that spreads in the city of Jambi, giving birth to a variety of products, fashions and new events that carry the masterpiece. Young people are behind the expansion.

Encouraging MSMEs to enter the digital ecosystem is not easy. Procuring the digital technology amid the Covid-19 pandemic is a big challenge for MSME owners. Most MSME owners are still unfamiliar with digital platform.

The MSMEs not only need to survive but also to grow into large, advanced and sustainable businesses. The existing ecosystem must be able to answer the fundamental challenges faced by creative economy players.

Now, its ability to support the economic recovery is awaited again amid the downfall of the global economy due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Considered from the potential for development and contribution of the creative economy to the national economy, Indonesia cannot help but to be active in developing this creative economy, including being active in its diplomacy when it comes to the realm of international cooperation.

For people living on the Pabelan riverbank, Mt. Merapi is their source of livelihood. Natural stones that erupted from the volcano serve as materials for their beautiful sculptures. Amid changing times, the old tradition has persisted.