Asia-Pacific
Toyota to build plant to produce EVs in China, Nikkei reports
Toyota Motor has decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday.
Former Nissan CEO Ghosn casts doubt on success of Nissan-Honda alliance
"If this merger takes place ... personally I don't think it's going to be successful," says Ghosn, who fled Japan in December 2019.
Honda, Nissan set to announce launch of integration talks: media reports
Honda and Nissan are expected on Monday to announce the start of business integration talks, according to Japanese media reports.
Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, Kyodo reports
A merger of Honda and Nissan would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen.
Tokyo inflation likely accelerated on suspended energy subsidies: Reuters poll
The government is set to revive subsidies for electricity and gas prices from January to ease high fuel costs.
More coal and gas, less renewables: what a nuclear power plan for Australia would really mean
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's nuclear plan for Australia faces skepticism over costs and risks prolonging coal and gas reliance.
Chevron, Woodside in Western Australia LNG asset swap deal
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy is exiting the $34 billion Wheatstone LNG project.
China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Battery swapping allows EV drivers to pull into a station on a low battery and receive a swapped battery within minutes.
Nissan-Honda merger would not bring quick fixes, S&P says
A merger between Honda and Nissan may face delays in benefits as they align strategies, limiting immediate sales gains.
