Indonesia has officially launched a $1.2 billion joint venture with China’s battery manufacturing giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), aiming to solidify its status as a major player in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry. The partnership, announced in mid-October 2024, involves Indonesia’s state-owned entity, Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC), collaborating with CATL to establish […]
In a heartrending incident that underscores the unpredictable dangers athletes may face, Septain Raharja, a 35-year-old footballer from Subang, was fatally struck by lightning during a friendly match in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The shocking event occurred on Saturday at the Siliwangi Stadium, during a game between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang, capturing […]
In a dramatic turn of events, a massive 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Timor in eastern Indonesia, sending shockwaves through the provincial capital and forcing residents to evacuate in a state of panic. The US Geological Survey reports that the quake, with its epicenter near the city of Kupang, struck at a depth of […]
Hyundai Mobis, an automotive component manufacturer, has initiated the construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) dedicated battery system plant in Indonesia. The company’s aim is to establish itself as a leader in the ASEAN market’s electrification ecosystem. Hyundai Mobis plans to complete the plant by the first half of next year, using Indonesia as […]