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Amid a robust nickel mining industry, some local people hold fast to rice cultivation as their source of livelihood. Rice fields are where their hopes for sustenance rest.

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Tale of Rice Field Under Nickel Siege

Amid a robust nickel mining industry, some local people hold fast to rice cultivation as their source of livelihood. Rice fields are where their hopes for sustenance rest.

Downstream Industry and Paradox of Competitiveness

Indonesia has long had the opportunity to become a big country. However, its power to execute and implement policies always has been the problem.

Dealing with Headwinds

Entering the year 2023, Indonesia remains optimistic in spite of the headwind of a probable recession in one-third of the world. Our economy continues to maintain positive growth.

While Appealing, the Government Discusses Plans for Nickel-ore Export Taxes

The government will appeal to the WTO as well as plans for the imposition of export duties or export taxes on nickel.

Indonesia Fights against “Forced Exports”

Indonesia will not only face the challenge of “forced exports”, but also conditional exports from the European Union. The commodities are not only related to nickel and palm oil, but also cement, iron-steel and aluminum.

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Losing in Dispute Can Hamper Downstream Operations

The downstream program is considered to be able to be hampered if Indonesia loses the nickel dispute at the WTO. However, Indonesia can look for other Solutions.

Holistic Strategy Needed

The development of the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia requires a holistic strategy. Incentives are an important key that will smoothen the creation of such ecosystems.

No One Should be Left Behind

Indonesia had consciously chosen to seek to produce its own electric vehicle batteries. A battery plant is being built by the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC).

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