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Indonesia nickel
Malaysia Flags Ban on Export of Rare Earth Minerals
By Sebastian Strangio
As with similar recent restrictions in Indonesia, the goal is to stimulate the development of a domestic processing industry.
Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made the announcement after a meeting with Tesla chief Elon Musk in San Francisco on August 2.
Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Much public attention has focused on the plight of Indonesian workers employed in Chinese-owned enterprises. But a new report shows that Chinese nationals face many of the same challenges.
Optimizing Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Potential and Maximizing its Derivatives
By Felicia Grace and Massita Ayu Cindy
Jakarta has restricted nickel exports in order to encourage the development of a downstream processing capacity. Will it succeed?
Indonesian President Begins Three-Day State Visit to Australia
By Sebastian Strangio
Cooperation on EV manufacturing and regional tensions are likely to dominate discussions between Joko Widodo and Anthony Albanese.
The Geopolitics of Technology in Indonesia
By James Guild and Leonard C. Sebastian
There are signs of sharpening strategic competition in technology-intensive sectors such as battery manufacturing, clean energy, and data centers.
German Chancellor Pledges Progress on EU-Indonesia FTA
By Sebastian Strangio
Olaf Scholz said that the domestic processing of vital minerals, a key goal of the Indonesian government, be included under any future trade pact.
Indonesia Announces Subsidies to Boost EV Uptake
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo is hoping to transform Indonesia into a leading manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles.
Can Indonesia Achieve Its Electric Vehicle Ambitions?
By William Yuen Yee
If the government falls short of its ambitious EV adoption targets, it won't be for lack of effort.
Chinese and Indonesian Workers Clash at Indonesian Nickel Plant
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
The violence, which resulted in the deaths of two workers, is likely to inflame anti-Chinese sentiment in the country.
Indonesia to Ban Exports of Bauxite From June 2023
By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows a ban on exports of unprocessed nickel ore that came into effect at the start of 2020.
Why Economic Nationalism is on the Rise in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Indonesia reflects the growing global trend of nations intervening in markets in pursuit of domestic development and strategic goals.
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