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Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal
Japan PM urges Biden to ease business worries over Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel bid amid continued maritime and economic security talks.
Oil hits more than 3-month high as US sanctions hit Russia exports
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Monday on expectations that wider U.S....
Biden admin delays enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel, US Steel deal, companies say
Biden delays enforcing Nippon Steel’s $14.9B U.S. Steel sale block, pending courts review legal challenge over national security.
How will natural gas factor in to Maine’s cleaner energy future?
Maine's Public Utilities Commission said it will open inquiry to evaluate how natural gas fits into state’s climate goals.
Analysis: Politics, not climate, to drive sustainable finance trends in 2025
Turbulent sustainable finance looms in 2025 as Trump's return fuels US–Europe regulatory split amid slow climate action.
Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Southwest Minnesota has the state’s densest concentration of wind turbines and is increasingly attracting solar developers, too.
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
Malaysia aims to be conduit for diversification of energy and supply chains, PM says
Malaysia aims to become a hub for energy, semiconductors, and Islamic finance, leveraging growth and stable investments.
Vanguard Group boosts Talen Energy stake to 10.4% as AI demand grows
U.S. asset management firm Vanguard Group increased its stake in independent power producer Talen Energy Corp to 10.4 per cent.
