Asia-Pacific
China sends vice premier to COP29 climate summit in Baku
Ding Xuexiang will be a special representative of President Xi Jinping at the leaders' summit at COP29.
Sacred cow: Coal-hungry India eyes bioenergy to cut carbon
Venerated as sacred, India's cows now fuel energy transition, as biogas plants transform their dung and crop waste into clean energy, reducing reliance...
JAL-Sumitomo JV secures right to place order for up to 100 Archer air-taxis
Archer Aviation's air-taxi venture with Japan Airlines and Sumitomo could secure orders for 100 eVTOLs, boosting shares.
Audi unveils new EV brand in China without four ring logo
Audi has launched a China-specific EV brand without its iconic four-ring logo, aiming to appeal to younger Chinese buyers.
Opinion: A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job
Opinion: Trump’s election win against Harris threatens climate goals but Australia must stay the course on climate action.
India says Mercedes improved pollution management at plant after failing checks
Mercedes is India's top luxury car seller — and it plans to invest $24 million in India this year.
Snow seen on Mount Fuji after record time without
Mount Fuji has finally received its first snow of the season, which usually appears around early October.
Korea Zinc’s share sale plan suspended due to regulator’s revision request, filing says
Korea Zinc’s $1.8B share sale plan faces delays as South Korea’s financial regulator orders revisions, sparking market concerns.
Pakistan’s Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to combat hazardous air, shuts schools
Punjab's "smog war room" tackles Lahore's extreme pollution with cross-department coordination, closures, and advisories.
Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says
Efforts to persuade more countries to contribute to a new global climate financing initiative risks undermining the Paris agreement.
