Asia-Pacific
Bangladesh wants to renegotiate Adani power deal unless court cancels
Bangladesh pushes to lower Adani power deal costs as court probes its impact on energy prices and local capacity.
Glittering dreams: India’s big push for solar power
India is racing to lead the renewable energy revolution, with massive projects like Gujarat’s Khavda plant boosting its green ambitions.
Afghanistan must participate in future climate talks: Taliban
An Afghan official urges inclusion in future climate talks after Taliban's first COP29 attendance.
Baidu’s Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test in Hong Kong
This marks Baidu's first known permit for autonomous vehicle testing outside mainland China.
Nissan CFO Stephen Ma to step down, Bloomberg News reports
Like many foreign automakers, Nissan struggles in China as local brands dominate with affordable EVs and hybrids.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Nations finalize a global plastic pollution treaty this weekend, and Greenpeace protests escalate in South Korea.
Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
Chana district in Songkhla faces the worst floods in 50 years, with residents evacuated from homes submerged by torrents.
China completes 3,000-km green belt around its biggest desert, state media says
The green belt project has involved decades of experimentation with different tree and plant species to determine which is the hardiest.
Thai investigation clears BYD over discounts, sources say
The Thailand government in July launched a probe into BYD's local distributor, Rever Automotive, over a pricing complaint.
Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice
Volkswagen shares fell as much as 2.13% on the Frankfurt stock exchange after Reuters reported the India tax notice.
