Mekong's Nuclear-Alumina Dilemma: Powering Southeast Asia's Industrial Ambitions
Laos's agreement with Russia to study small modular reactors (SMRs) highlights the energy and environmental dilemmas facing Southeast Asia's industrial ambitions. The region's aluminum sector, crucial for EV manufacturing, grapples with the need for stable, high-demand power versus the ecological fragility of the Mekong River.
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