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Economy 9 months ago

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MoU signed for national car but questions remain on ‘ambitious’ project

Indonesia’s bid to mass-produce cars of a homegrown brand in 2027 is “highly ambitious”, experts say, noting that an electric vehicle model would require sustained fiscal outlays and far stronger technical competencies than the country currently possesses.

Academia 10 months ago

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Can ASEAN build trust in its electric future?

Indonesia’s EV ambitions could anchor the green transition in Southeast Asia, but transparency and steady alignment of policy and goals will decide who leads.

Companies 10 months ago

BYD's mini-car ambitions may be a wake-up call for Japan

The company plans to debut its all-electric "kei" car - a class of pint-sized, affordable vehicles smaller than a two-door Mini Cooper - at the Japan Mobility Show that opens to the public on Friday.

Editorial 10 months ago

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Indonesia’s vanity ride

A national car is back on the agenda, but what makes President Prabowo Subianto think that this iteration will fare better than similar projects in the past?

Academia 1 year ago

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Racing for air: Why clean skies are Indonesia’s next big test

Air pollution erodes competitiveness, undermines education when haze shuts schools and weakens human capital by imposing lifelong health burdens.

Companies 1 year ago

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Danantara joins Vale, GEM for $1.42b nickel project

Chinese GEM already operates a nickel processing facility in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, through a joint venture with China’s Tsingshan and CATL’s Brunp, South Korea’s Ecopro and Japan’s Hanwa.

Regulations 1 year ago

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Govt opts not to extend EV import incentives next year

The existing incentives consist of exemptions from import duties and luxury taxes for completely built-up battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Markets 1 year ago

Sales slump slows electric motorcycle production

After sales of electric two-wheelers plummeted in the first half of 2025, a manufacturers’ association has demanded clarity from the government on purchasing subsidies.

Academia 1 year ago

India–Indonesia partnership: Two flags, one vision

A combination of Indonesia’s rich nickel and critical minerals with India’s manufacturing expertise can build regional green supply chains.

Tech 1 year ago

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EV users hit out at lagging infrastructure as charging woes mount

Consumers say EV brands like Wuling have vowed to build charging stations but missed their targets, sparking protests amid surging adoption and price wars.

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electric-vehicle

PREMIUM MoU signed for national car but questions remain on ‘ambitious’ project

PREMIUM Can ASEAN build trust in its electric future?

BYD's mini-car ambitions may be a wake-up call for Japan

PREMIUM Indonesia’s vanity ride

PREMIUM Racing for air: Why clean skies are Indonesia’s next big test

PREMIUM Danantara joins Vale, GEM for $1.42b nickel project

PREMIUM Govt opts not to extend EV import incentives next year