Focus on Politics
From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road
Chinese EV makers like BYD thrive with tech-packed models, while VW struggles with its electric transition.
Trump’s low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets
Trump’s pledge to halve energy costs sparks hope for oil importers but threatens fiscal turmoil for producers reliant on exports.
Bangladesh halves power buying from India’s Adani amid payment dispute
Bangladesh halves Adani Power imports amid payment disputes, high costs, and lower winter demand, straining a key energy deal.
Tesla leads November’s global market value surge
Tesla's value rose 38.1% to $1.1T on reports of Trump's transition team plans to ease self-driving car rules.
Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to deal with drought
The Panama Canal plans a $1.6B reservoir to tackle drought but faces opposition.
New US solar tariffs on Southeast Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins
U.S. expands solar tariffs to Southeast Asian imports, pressuring costs but spurring domestic production, analysts say.
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these three changes will make it future-proof
Australia’s electricity market needs urgent reform to align with renewable energy and net-zero goals, doubling grid capacity for future needs.
Seeking higher margins, Stellantis CEO Tavares lost some core customers
Stellantis faces rising prices and shrinking market share in Europe, where inflation-hit buyers seek affordable alternatives.
Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia
Geothermal energy seems ideal for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines but faces financial, regulatory, and community roadblocks.
Sails make a comeback in shipping, to dent its huge carbon footprint
Mariners embrace wind power to cut shipping emissions and lead a cleaner future for global trade.
