The Ministry of Industry facilitates potential investors from China, Germany, and Europe who are interested in developing the bamboo industry in Indonesia. The Deputy Minister of Industry mentioned this during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Indonesia International Furniture Exhibition in Jakarta. These investors are eyeing approximately 9 million bamboo poles in Indonesia as raw materials, believing that Indonesian bamboo is superior to some raw materials in China, and its strength makes it a viable alternative to wood. The Deputy Minister stated that Betung is one of the strongest bamboo varieties considered to replace wood raw materials. He cannot yet detail how much these potential investors will invest, but the investment could materialize this year, with a focus on East Nusa Tenggara Province. The region's premier furniture B2B exhibition has been showcasing excellent furniture products with unique and innovative designs that highlight Indonesia's natural beauty since its inception. Entering its 10th year, it has become one of the must-visit furniture exhibitions for international buyers.