Asia-Pacific
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: report
India's coal expansion could double methane emissions by 2029, threatening its climate goals, warns a new report.
Powering Past Gas: An energy strategy that works
Climate Council of Australia: As we power past gas, Australia can meet our own energy needs at all times and help our trading...
Volkswagen plans stop to production at jointly-owned China plant
Volkswagen plans to shift Passat production from its Nanjing plant in China, addressing overcapacity struggles in the market.
Mercedes-Benz sees more Indian buyers choosing EVs as first luxury car
'Opinion leaders' helping boost Mercedes' EV fortunes in India as electric cars are increasingly seen as a viable luxury option.
India gets $386bn financial commitment to expand renewable capacity
Banks and financial institutions pledge money to expand Indian renewable capacity by the end of the decade.
Japan, US face shared challenge from cheap China steel, Japan PM hopeful says
Japan and the United States should work together amid competition from China, leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said.
Metals-rich Kazakhstan seeks niche in battery supply chain
The former Soviet republic, Kazakhstan, promotes itself as a dependable supplier of the majority of critical materials outlined by the EU.
Japan’s JERA to launch new gas-fired power plant to avoid electricity shortages
Any additional capacity is welcomed now as Japan has been suffering tight power supply during peak summer and winter demand seasons due to...
China’s BYD ramps up hiring as Beijing prioritises employment
BYD has increased its workforce to more than 900,000 people, making the Chinese EV giant one of the largest employers in the country.
Indonesia’s Prabowo plans $65bn green fund from selling carbon credits
A new regulator for carbon emission rules will be established to oversee efforts to reach Indonesia's emissions targets.
