Asia-Pacific
China building more wind, solar capacity ‘than rest of world combined’
Chinese renewables projects being built at double the collective pace of every other country, although its national grid still relies on coal plants.
Azerbaijan plans climate fund after pushback on fossil-fuel levy: source
Azerbaijan has abandoned its proposal for a fossil-fuel levy at COP29, opting instead to launch a new fund for green investments in poorer...
Payment problems stifle Russian imports of Chinese cars
Moscow and Beijing use smaller banks to avoid delays, but smaller importers face bounced payments, impacting both countries' trade.
Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data centre
Carbon dioxide emissions and spike in electricity usage among the fears in Akishima as developers plan new data center in Japan.
New Zealand unveils new climate strategy
New Zealand plans to build more resilient infrastructure, boost clean energy, support climate mitigating technologies and increase forests.
India needs steady copper supply for economic growth, energy transition
India needs a steady supply of copper to supports its economic growth and ambitious electrification goals. It also needs a copper strategy to...
India eyes energy deals with Rosneft and other Russian companies
Energy cooperation includes areas such as nuclear energy, oil refining and petrochemicals, partnerships in energy infrastructure, technologies and equipment.
Analysis: China’s success in clean energy innovation driven by more than subsidies
The focus on state subsidies as the primary reason for China's success in electric vehicles and other clean energy industries is overly simplistic,...
Nornickel in talks to move smelting plant to China, sources say
Russian mining giant Nornickel's China ambitions come after Ukraine war caused metal exchanges to be banned from accepting products.
Singapore fund eyes high-carbon investments on road to net zero
Singapore's state fund won't rule out fossil fuel investments despite Temasek net zero goals.
