Asia-Pacific
Nippon Steel, peers urge Tokyo to curb steel imports from China, executive says
Nippon Steel urges Japan to curb Chinese steel imports, as it seeks to close its U.S. Steel acquisition amid rising competition.
Carbon registry Verra rejects China rice projects
Integrity of rice irrigation schemes under scrutiny after carbon market monitor rejects 37 Chinese projects.
China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says
The world's second-biggest economy has emerged as a global leader in the energy transition, though it still relies significantly on coal.
Japan hit by heavy rain, power outage as typhoon makes landfall
Toyota, Nissan and Honda suspend operations as Typhoon Shanshan arrives, as 230,000 households left without power.
Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4% rise in profit
BYD profits rise as electric and hybrid vehicles account for more than half of all Chinese sales, despite looming global tariffs on EVs.
Hyundai targets 30% rise in sales by 2030, as it doubles hybrid lineups
As demand for EVs slows down, Hyundai's hybrid lineup will double to 14 models in shift to sales targets.
China’s solar sector blazes trail in commitment to renewables
China is building almost twice as much wind and solar capacity as every other country combined, with targets six years ahead of schedule
