ASEAN countries are faced with economic challenges, both as the trade war ramps up, but also due to changes in consumer demand. For instance, in 2024 car production in Thailand contracted 30%, with Suzuki and Subaru shutting down altogether.
Indonesia is a critical source of nickel, required for use in batteries. I wonder, are there viable nickel deposits in the Nelson and Marlborough areas, has New Zealand looked hard enough?
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