Asia-Pacific
Is it the end for Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine?
Russia is still pumping natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, but as this five-year deal comes to a close in 2024, what comes...
Ukraine and Russia swap accusations over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of starting a fire at the dormant Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine on Sunday
South Korea holds emergency meeting as EV fires stir consumer fear
South Korean officials met Monday to discuss EV safety amid growing consumer concern after an EV fire in and underground garage
Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic ‘Seawool’
A factory in Taiwan recycles around 100 tonnes of oyster shells a year to make Seawool, a patented 'miracle' eco-fabric
Vietnam plans electricity subsidies for EV charging stations
Vietnam is planning to subsidise electricity prices for EV charging stations, as part of its efforts to meet energy transition commitments
BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53 million in Australian carbon credit fund
BHP, Rio Tinto and Qantas will invest a total of A$80m ($52.7m) as early-stage investors in an Australian carbon credits fund
China’s central bank to extend low-carbon lending tool to end of 2027
The People's Bank of China will be offering low-cost loans to help companies cut carbon emissions
China auto sales fall in July, while exports jump about 20% as automakers expand across the globe
Auto sales in China slipped 5% from a year earlier, although exports jumped 20% as makers of electric vehicles expanded into global markets
China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over EU imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports
India’s Mahindra seeks nod for $3 billion Shaanxi JV, sources say
Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra and China's Shaanxi Automobile Group have agreed to set up a $3bn JV to build a car manufacturing plant...
