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The Race for Southeast Asia’s EV Crown Intensifies in 2025

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Indonesia Eyes Leadership in EV Battery Standards

Indonesia is setting its sights on becoming a global benchmark for electric vehicle (EV) battery material processing, aiming to align its production methods with the highest international standards. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) last Tuesday, Anindya Bakrie, Chairperson of ...
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