06/11/2025 | News release | Archived content
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Jakarta, 11 June 2025: ERIA, in collaboration with the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ), hosted a workshop titled 'Risks and Cooperation Opportunities for Critical Minerals Supply in ASEAN' at the ERIA Annex Office in Jakarta. The event convened regional experts and government officials to assess supply chain vulnerabilities and explore strategies for ASEAN-wide cooperation in the context of the energy transition.
In his opening remarks, Dr Han Phoumin, Senior Energy Economist at ERIA, underscored the strategic significance of critical minerals for the region's decarbonisation efforts, electric mobility ambitions, and the development of the semiconductor industry. He stressed the urgency of building resilient, transparent, and sustainable supply chains across ASEAN.
The workshop featured three main sessions:
The workshop concluded with closing remarks from Dr Morikawa, reaffirming IEEJ's commitment to supporting ERIA's policy engagement for a sustainable energy transition in ASEAN. Participants agreed on the importance of continued dialogue and joint action to strengthen governance and resilience in the critical minerals sector.