Asia-Pacific
Nissan bets on solid-state batteries, gigacasting for next-gen EVs
Japan's Nissan Motor will produce solid-state batteries for EVs at scale by early 2029 as it seeks to raise efficiency and drive down...
US trade chief Tai taking ‘serious look’ at tools to deal with China
Tai will tell lawmakers Tuesday that Biden administration is "taking a serious look" at trade defense tools to deal with China's trade and...
Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027
Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch six next-generation electric vehicle (EV) models branded Ye in China by 2027, the automaker said on Tuesday
China’s iron ore imports rise as inventories build: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia (The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) Iron ore has emerged as the surprise in...
Tesla’s global job cuts hit China sales team, sources say
Tesla's global job cuts include reducing staff in the U.S. and China, the automakers' two biggest markets, across sales, tech, and engineering, five...
Air New Zealand to buy green fuel from Neste to meet net-zero targets
Deal to buy 9m liters of sustainable aviation fuel this year is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% over its...
Climate investors target Japan’s top banks on board oversight, sources say
Proposals reportedly focus on climate-related business risks and seek to make the megabanks disclose how they evaluate director competency for oversight.
Southeast Asia ‘woefully off track’ on eco investment, Bain says
With energy consumption in the region expected to grow 40% this decade, carbon dioxide emissions remain on the rise, with the region still...
China’s Chery says it will sign deal with premium European brand
Two prestigious car manufacturers keen to engage in platform cooperation, says chairman.
Japan’s JERA creates global renewables-focused unit in UK
New division of the power giant will develop, invest in, own and operate renewable energy projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar...
