G-7 to help Indonesia, Vietnam shed dependence on coal power plants

India and Senegal also to receive support in transitioning to renewable energy

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A coal-fired power plant in Indonesia. Japan and the U.S. are expected to be major contributors to the Southeast Asian nation's efforts to phase out coal. © Reuters

KAZUNARI HANAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Group of Seven major economies will expand an initiative to support such developing countries as Indonesia in their efforts to phase out coal.

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