Indonesia’s $5.9 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Ecosystem in Karawang: Geopolitical, Economic and Environmental Dimensions of a Strategic China-Indonesia Partnership

Indonesia’s ambition to become a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production materialized with the groundbreaking of a $5.9 billion integrated battery manufacturing ecosystem in Karawang, West Java, on June 29, 2025, as reported by the Jakarta Globe. This initiative, a joint venture between Indonesia’s state-owned PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC), … Leggi tutto Indonesia’s $5.9 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Ecosystem in Karawang: Geopolitical, Economic and Environmental Dimensions of a Strategic China-Indonesia Partnership