Asia-Pacific
China Evergrande’s EV arm warns of bigger first-half loss on impairment provisions
China Evergrande's EV unit expects a larger H1 2024 loss, driven by a significant impairment provision amid ongoing financial woes.
China’s Xpeng prices its first budget EV from $16,813
In the crowded Chinese market, the XPeng MONA M03 electric hatchback coupe hopes to lure in drivers with low prices.
Japan PM Kishida to hold ministerial meeting on nuclear plant restart
Talks will be held on Tepco plant restarting with a focus on gaining local consent after 2021 regulatory ban eased.
Once-acquisitive Chinese oil giant looks to revive global dealmaking
CNPC eyes oil deals and investments across the globe amid stagnant output at home in China.
China’s BYD to use Huawei’s self-driving system in off-road EVs
Upscale Fangchengbao brand from BYD to use self-driving tech developed by Huawei as Chinese manufacturers band together in face of tough pressures.
Woodside profit beats estimates, flags much interest for Driftwood sale
Woodside Energy profits slump but still beat expectations, while proposed sale of stake in US LNG project sparks interest.
Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia
German researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies implemented around the world over the past two decades, and found only a small fraction were effective.
India’s green energy wind drive hits desert herders hard
Wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy, but those living in their shadows say it comes at their expense
Big polluters urged to pay as key Pacific summit opens in Tonga
Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday
