Asia-Pacific
Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6 million annual EV sales target by 2030
"We're not pushing volume to market. Especially this year, the market is changing very rapidly and there are so many uncertainties."
India’s top clean energy agency weighs criminal proceedings against Reliance Power
The power producer is alleged to have submitted fake documents for a bid.
China’s Zeekr to take control of sister brand Lynk, sources say
Under the deal, Zeekr will purchase Volvo Cars' entire 30% stake in Lynk and a 20% stake from Geely Holding.
Japan considering restarting electricity, gas price subsidies from January, NHK reports
Japan may restart energy subsidies in January amid high fuel costs.
Toxic smog smothering India’s capital smashes WHO limit
Delhi’s smog hits 50x WHO limit, exposing millions to toxic air from pollution and stubble burning, with minimal effective action.
Glencore-Chandra Singapore refinery to earmark 20% of output for Shell, sources say
Glencore and Chandra Asri aim to finalize their Singapore refinery acquisition in Q1 2025, launching Aster for operations.
Korea Zinc pulls $1.8 billion share sale, turns sights to board fight
Korea Zinc scraps $1.8B share sale plan amid regulatory probe, setting stage for a shareholder battle with Young Poong and MBK.
Chinese giant CATL pushes beyond batteries into power grids, EV platforms
Robin Zeng, CATL’s founder, is transforming it from the top EV battery supplier to a green-energy giant and low-cost EV enabler.
Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges
Delhi battles toxic smog, low visibility, and record-high AQI levels, affecting flights and raising pollution concerns in winter.
China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies
China's Taiwan Affairs Office says U.S. chip order on TSMC harms Taiwan firms' interests, heightening Taiwan Strait tension.
