Asia-Pacific
Cobalt miner Jervois in rescue deal to better compete with China
The price of cobalt has tumbled 72% since hitting a peak in April 2022.
Chinese EV makers extend buying incentives as price war enters third year
The incentives are intended to encourage purchases before the government subsidy schemes for the new year start.
In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades
China recorded its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 10.92 degrees Celsius, impacting energy and agriculture.
Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in capital
Beijing will allow driverless buses and taxis from April 1, promoting autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure.
Tesla to fix software for 77,650 China-made vehicles, says market regulator
Tesla will fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards, China's market regulator said on Tuesday.
Turkey’s fuel, tobacco tax moves will not harm inflation goal, Simsek says
Turkey plans fuel and tobacco tax hikes next year without risking its 2025 inflation goals.
China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials
China will cut import tariffs on ethane and some recycled metals from Jan. 1, 2025, to boost imports and green development.
Shell shuts down oil processing unit to investigate leak, Singapore’s port authority says
Shell estimates that a few tonnes of refined oil products, along with cooling water discharge used in the refining process, have leaked.
What is China’s Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
Jinjiang has rejected the claim about workers in slavery-like conditions in a Brazil factory.
Australian bushfire burns area the size of Singapore
Firefighters in Victoria fight a massive bushfire in Grampians National Park, burning 74,000 hectares — about the size of Singapore.
