Asia-Pacific
Qatar LNG sales to key Asian markets confronted by US, UAE rivalry
Qatar struggles to secure new LNG deals with Japan and South Korea as competition rises from U.S. suppliers offering flexible terms.
India plans laptop import curbs to boost local manufacturing, sources say
India plans to limit laptop, tablet, and PC imports, potentially disrupting an $8 billion industry to boost local manufacturing.
Analysis: Elevated China steel exports set to persist, threaten to worsen trade friction
Chinese steelmakers are set to boost exports in 2025 amid domestic overcapacity and weak demand, raising trade tensions globally.
Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN court case
Five Pacific nations plan to prosecute a key UN court case to hold climate-polluting countries accountable for their survival.
Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own
E-bike and e-scooter rebates help, but without more infrastructure, they won't significantly boost sustainable transport.
Freeport to delay Indonesian copper sales to second quarter of 2025 after fire, sources say
US copper miner Freeport McMoRan will delay its Indonesian copper sales until Q2 2025 due to a fire at its new smelter.
Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India’s southern IT hubs
Scientists and weather forecasters have blamed climate change for heavier monsoon rains in recent years.
China’s Zeekr launches its EV in Australia, eyes New Zealand next
Zeekr launches its first EV in Australia, with two models slated for 2024, and plans to expand to New Zealand this year.
Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia as it readies air taxi launch
Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia to study how air taxis can be integrated into the country's airspace.
