Asia-Pacific
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
Q&A: What do India’s elections mean for coal communities and climate change?
As prime minister of India for the past decade, Narendra Modi has overseen a rapid expansion of the country’s coal-mining and coal-fired power...
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.
