Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The Washington watchers
Hello from Tokyo. When Thailand's government announced the discovery of one of the world's largest lithium deposits last week, expectations soared regarding its potential impact on regional EV production. However, Bangkok later toned down its rhetoric and corrected the estimated size of the deposit, providing a valuable lesson -- not only for the media but also for companies -- on the importance of strong judgment when evaluating information from governments or policymakers.
