Asia-Pacific
Why relying on technology to keep ASEAN’s coal plants running is risky
The Conversation: ASEAN countries can phase out coal gradually, but reliance on clean coal and carbon capture may delay more effective solutions.
Opinion: China shifting to utility-scale solar, but obstacles remain
Opinion: China’s track record on solar, a critical decarbonization tool, is hardly above criticism, including in its domestic market, Joseph Webster writes.
Huge gas fields – under a coral reef. Will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside’s Browse project?
Woodside's A$30 billion Browse gas project faces rejection due to environmental concerns, challenging Australia's biggest oil and gas company.
India’s Reliance in crude-for-naphtha swap deal with Venezuela: sources
Reliance Industries plans to use naphtha as partial payment for Venezuelan crude, resuming trade after U.S. approval.
Committed to China operations despite challenges: General Motors
GM reaffirms commitment to a profitable China operation amid competition and investor scrutiny, eyeing restructuring efforts.
China’s EV maker BYD launches first model with lidar sensor
2025 version of the Seal EV from BYD will have lidar sensors, becoming the company's first model to do so.
China auto market hits milestone as EVs, hybrids make up half of July sales
Milestone for the Chinese car market as 50.7% of cars sold were electric or hybrids, although domestic sales have declined overall amid struggling...
South Korea to hold emergency meeting after EV fires raise concerns
Manufacturers may have to disclose brands whose products involved in EV battery fires as Korean officials discuss how to prevent incidents.
Thailand approves incentives for auto parts joint ventures
Board of Investment to grant tax exemptions to Thai joint ventures in the automotive industry as part of government's investment in EVs.
China to issue 70 national standards for carbon and energy in 2024
New standards for carbon footprints, energy efficiency, carbon capture and more to be unveiled in China.
