Asia-Pacific
Five things we learned at the Beijing auto show
From tech giants to car-making juggernauts and AI-assisted driving, the Beijing auto show has been showing off the latest EV innovations
NGOs accuse ADB of funding coal plants despite clean energy vows
Indonesia coal projects are not excluded from being funded Asian Development Bank, four NGOs allege.
Toyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai market
Fully electric Hilux trucks to be used for public transportation as Japanese carmakers struggle to retain dominance in Thailand.
BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American
BHP and Anglo American have both been wrestling with the transition away from gas and coal, eyeing opportunities to mine critical minerals
BHP’s proposed bid for Anglo American is a big bet on copper
By Siyi Liu and Mai Nguyen BEIJING/HANOI – BHP Group’s proposed $39 billion buyout of Anglo American is a big bet on copper...
Toyota hits record output, sales in FY2023/24
TOKYO – Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global sales and production hit record highs in the year ended March 31, supported by...
Toyota to delay EV production launch in US to 2026, Mid Japan Economist reports
TOKYO – Toyota Motor will delay the start of its electric vehicle (EV) production in the U.S. to the spring of 2026 from...
Chinese EV battery maker promises 1,000km range
EV battery company CATL unveiled lithium ion phosphate (LFP) battery at Beijing auto show, which can drive for 1,000km on one charge.
China’s BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation
Beijing auto show will see BYD showcase premium cars as China's EV market gets ultra-competitive.
VinFast chief planning to invest another $1 billion in EV maker
Billionaire will shore up loss-making VinFast as he vows: "I will not give up"
