Asia-Pacific
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.
‘Critical turning point’ for coal poses risks for China’s state power firms: Ember report
China's state-owned enterprises are investing in low-carbon sources and helping push the country’s energy transition towards a “critical turning point” where coal power...
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.
Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap for the first time in 130 years
The lack of snow on Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as of Tuesday breaks the previous record set on Oct. 26,...
China EV price deal needs be as effective as tariffs, says EU official
EU seeks enforceable minimum prices for Chinese EVs as alternative to 45.3% tariffs, says trade chief nominee Sefcovic.
Tesla’s Oct China-made EV sales fall 5.3%
Tesla reported a 5.3 per cent decline in October EV sales in China. Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD hit a record 500,526 units.
