President Prabowo witnesses nickel downstreaming and EV battery exports
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President Prabowo witnesses nickel downstreaming and EV battery exports

President Prabowo inspected the nickel downstreaming industry and the first export of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at the Weda Bay Industrial Estate in Central Halmahera. The local governor received a surprisingly warm reception, drawing a remark from the President.

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