Japan-Indonesia Energy Pact: Nuclear & Renewables

0:00To pan an Indonesia, just locked in a big deal to tighten up their economic bonds and boost energy security, all while the Middle East mess shakes up. Global oil and gas flows. Prime Minister Sanei Takaiji and President Prabowo-Subianso has it out in Tokyo this week, stressing how the Iran situation has everyone, rethinking resources. They aimed to fresh memo on March 15 for teamwork on critical minerals and nuclear power, including a potential new plant in Indonesia's West, Kalimantan using Japanese know-how, and maybe some development bank cash. Indonesia's also calling on Japan to help process rare earths and push renewables. Both nations see nuclear as key, Japan's doubling down post-Fukushima to hit zero-carbon goals, while Indonesia gears up for surging power needs with. Plans for two small modular reactors on a southern island by 2034. They've even got offers from Canada and Russia. Takaiji and Prabowo pledge deeper ties to steady supply chains, especially liquefy natural

1:04gas. Japan, pulling over 90% of its oil from the Middle East, kicked off releasing reserves this month to call markets and scout new suppliers. This move signals Asia's hustle-to-dodge energy shocks, setting the stage for more cross-border wins in clean tech and resources. That's the story for today. I, Canada News Today, I, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.