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Campaigners from one of Cambodia's few environmental activism groups were sentenced to between six and eight years in jail for plotting to commit crimes in their activism (AFP)
EnvironmentNewsPolitics

Cambodia sentences green campaigners for ‘plotting’ over activism

A Cambodian court on Tuesday sentenced 10 environmentalists to between six and eight years in jail for plotting to commit crimes in their...

FILE PHOTO: The Honda logo is displayed at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessFinanceNews

Major Japanese insurers to offload $3.1 billion of Honda shares, sources say

The move comes as the unwinding of cross-shareholding practices accelerates.

Mining trucks are seen at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia's South Gobi region June 23, 2012.  REUTERS/David Stanway/File Photo
Critical MineralsLabourMineralsMiningNewsPolitics

Rio Tinto in talks to avert strike at Mongolian copper mine

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Global miner Rio Tinto is negotiating with workers at its Oyu Tolgoi copper operations in Mongolia to avert further industrial...

FILE PHOTO: The Anglo American logo is seen in Rusternburg October 5, 2015. Picture taken October 5, 2015.  REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
AnalysisBusinessCoalMiningNews

Jefferies says Anglo American coal fire likely to affect met coal sale

The mine in Australia is expected to be closed for months.

AviationClimateNewsTransportWeather

Eleven dead in Indian capital after heavy rain, flight operations stutter

The death toll from this week's sudden heavy rain has climbed to 11 in the Indian capital of New Delhi

FILE PHOTO: Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Critical MineralsMineralsMiningNewsPoliticsRegulations

China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply

China has unveiled a list of rare earth regulations, laying out rules on the mining, smelting and trade in critical materials

AnalysisCritical MineralsEconomyIndigenousLabourOpinionSolarWind

How to create jobs for First Nations Australians in the clean energy transition

The Conversation: Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians.

FILE PHOTO: Beyonca's GT Opus 1 concept car is unveiled during an event at the electric vehicle (EV) start-up's headquarters in Beijing, China October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

Renault-backed BeyonCa plans to build Hong Kong’s first EVs

Premium EV maker BeyonCa, said on Friday it plans to set up a final assembly plant and its international headquarters in Hong Kong

FILE PHOTO: The Toyota logo is pictured at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

Toyota to launch first EV with advanced self driving system for China in 2025

Toyota is planning to launch its first EV equipped with an advanced autonomous driving system for the Chinese market next year.

FILE PHOTO: General view of Aramco's oil field in the Empty Quarter, Shaybah, Saudi Arabia, January 12, 2024. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed//File Photo
BusinessFuelNewsOilPoliticsTrade

Saudi Arabia may cut oil prices for Asia for second month in August

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may cut prices for crude grades it sells to Asia for a second month in August, trade sources...

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