Asia-Pacific
China expresses concern over US chip and connected vehicle policies in high-stakes talks
China urges the U.S. to lift semiconductor sanctions and ease restrictions on Chinese vehicles, seeking better trade relations.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
Malaysia hopes EU legislators will be more accommodating on sustainable policies
Malaysia urges EU to delay sustainable policies, aiding small farmers’ compliance with anti-deforestation laws.
LG Energy Solution to supply EV batteries to Mercedes-Benz affiliate in North America
LGES signed a deal to supply EV batteries to a Mercedes affiliate, boosting shares 5.7 per cent despite forecasting lower profits.
Samsung Electronics says it is not interested in spinning off foundry business
Samsung Electronics has no plans to spin off its contract chip manufacturing or logic chip design businesses, despite significant losses.
Kazakhs approve plan for first nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan, overcoming Soviet-era nuclear test fears, approved its first nuclear power plant in a referendum with 71.12 per cent support.
Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion
MBK and Young Poong raise bid to 830,000 won per share in takeover battle for Korea Zinc, crucial for EV and tech supply...
India’s top court pulls up authorities over air quality as farmers burn crop residue
India's Supreme Court demands action within a week to curb crop burning, which worsens Delhi's toxic smog ahead of winter.
‘People will come back’: Kazakhstan debates nuclear future
Ulken hopes a nuclear plant will revive its economy, but fears linger due to Soviet-era nuclear testing.
China could cut CO2 by a third by 2035 with new UN targets, think tank says
China could cut carbon emissions by a third by 2035, aligning with Paris Agreement goals, if it adopts more ambitious climate targets.
