Asia-Pacific
China’s CATL to seek Hong Kong listing
CATL plans to issue offshore H-shares and apply for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
Several fires are currently burning out of control across the state of Victoria.
China to build world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
The dam could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Japan’s Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition
Nippon Steel extended its $15 billion U.S. Steel acquisition closing to Q1 2025, awaiting President Biden's decision amid skepticism.
Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales
Toyota's global production fell 6.2 per cent in November, marking a 10th month of decline, despite a 1.7 per cent rise in worldwide...
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese panel endorsed a new energy policy aiming for 40-50 per cent renewables and 20 per cent nuclear by 2040 to meet...
Analysis: Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time
Honda and Nissan plan a merger by 2026 to become the third-largest auto group, but face fierce competition from China.
Japan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 vs 2013 levels
The proposed target sparked calls for deeper cuts from environmentalists and politicians, who argue it is insufficient for the world's fifth-biggest emitter.
India reviews $30 billion sulphur-cutting programme for coal plants
India is reviewing a decade-old $30 billion programme requiring coal-fired power plants to install equipment to cut sulphur emissions.
Arcadium Lithium shareholders approve $6.7 billion Rio Tinto deal
The deal, which will catapult Rio Tinto into the position of the world's third-largest lithium miner, is expected to close in mid-2025.
