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Indonesia, the largest economy in South-East Asia, is pushing to become a regional manufacturing centre for battery and electric vehicle industries. Foreign investment is booming, with Jakarta attracting Hyundai and Mitsubishi and other carmakers. The Albanese government also wants Australia to become more involved in battery and other green energy production, not just mine and export lithium, nickel and other critical minerals needed for the energy transition. Mr Widodo said he hoped to formalise an industry development partnership this week. However, the president was unclear whether the two countries would invest jointly in a manufacturing centre or if Indonesia is...
