Asia-Pacific
Kimchi no more? Climate change puts South Korea’s beloved cabbage dish at risk
South Korea's kimchi is suffering from climate change as rising temperatures impact the quality and quantity of napa cabbage used in it.
Putin arrives in Mongolia, key link in planned gas pipeline to China
Russian president, unfazed by international arrest warrant over Ukraine invasion, visits site for natural gas pipeline to China.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rise 3% y/y in Aug
Sales of U.S. automaker Tesla's China-made electric vehicles grew 3% in August from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association...
Wild weather hits Australia: woman dead and 120,000 without power
Widespread damage from high winds and heavy rain knock out power for thousands as storms hit Australia.
China to pitch green tech exports to African leaders as Western curbs loom
China will urge a summit of 50 African nations in Beijing this week to take more of its goods in exchange for more...
Azerbaijan: a country steeped in hydrocarbons
Azerbaijan, which holds early legislative elections on Sunday, is a country in the Caucasus region with a historical relationship with hydrocarbons, which account...
China’s Sinochem plans to exit US shale JV with Exxon, sources say
Sinochem is exploring the sale of its 40% stake in a U.S. shale joint venture with Exxon Mobil, valued at over $2 billion.
USTR delays final determination on China tariffs, announcement due in coming days
The Biden administration Friday delayed an announcement of its determinations for US tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, batteries and solar cells
Tesla Beijing to recall 870 imported model X EVs, China regulator says
China's market regulator said on Friday that Tesla Motors Beijing will recall 870 imported Model X vehicles from Oct 8
