Asia-Pacific
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
Beijing's fresh mineral export restrictions bring added urgency for Western players to cut their reliance on minerals from China.
Indonesia phasing out coal by 2040 requires ramping up renewables
Ember: By increasing renewables share to 65% in the power mix by 2040, and retiring 3 GW of coal annually, Indonesia may reach...
Nissan boss Uchida races to save the automaker – and his job
Uchida faces questions about the decline of a company that five years ago had the world's top EV model.
GM to take more than $5 billion in charges on China operations
GM's China division, once profitable, now loses money as local rivals, boosted by subsidies, outpace U.S. and European carmakers.
Australia’s Lynas near 3-week high after China bans export of critical minerals to US
Lynas Rare Earths shares hit a three-week high after China banned exports of key minerals to the U.S. on Tuesday.
Thailand to extend production timeframe for battery EVs, investment board says
Thailand extends BEV production and boosts hybrid EV incentives to support South East Asia's auto hub.
Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output
Rio Tinto boosts 2025 capital spending forecast, eyes copper growth with a 50 per cent output surge in Mongolia, and focuses on EV...
Vietnam pushes electric motorbikes as pollution becomes ‘unbearable’
In polluted Hanoi, Gen Z riders embrace e-bikes to fight smog, but challenges like charging and habits slow broader adoption.
Exxon weighs sale of Singapore fuel stations for $1 billion, Bloomberg News reports
The sale could help Exxon fund higher-growth projects, with energy firms and investment funds showing early interest.
China bans export of critical minerals to US as trade tensions escalate
Gallium and germanium are used in semiconductors, with germanium also key for solar cells.
