【Digest】Asia Undercurrent 32: Advancing Critical Mineral Security in the Asia Pacific @NikkeiAsia
【Digest】Asia Undercurrent 32: Advancing Critical Mineral Security in the Asia Pacific @NikkeiAsia
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Asia-Pacific region faces escalating demand for critical minerals, including those that are essential to industries ranging from semiconductors to renewable energy. Supply chain vulnerabilities have come to the fore amid recent conflicts that only exacerbate the need for resilient partnerships and technological innovation—and these efforts are on the rise. Yet partnerships between Japan and other nations of the regions face the challenges of trade frictions, underdeveloped refinement capabilities, and more.

Join us for an insightful discussion on this topic featuring moderator Dr. Gracelin Baskaran along with Dr. Mirza Huda, Mr. Ian Satchwell, and Dr. Takahiro Tsuchiya as panelists.
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【Digest】Asia Undercurrent 32: Advancing Critical Mineral Security in the Asia Pacific

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