Asia-Pacific
Germany’s Scholz kicks off China trip amid tensions over EVs, Russia
Chancellor to visit Chongqing Bosch factory amid fears of EU trade war over electric cars, but Iranian attack on Israel overshadows arrival.
Water guns mark Thai New Year festivities despite heat wave worries
El Nino and climate change conspire to create record-high temperatures for three days of festivities meant to herald the rainy season, while hydropower...
Chinese EV brand Hyper says will use all-solid-state batteries in its cars in 2026
The 400 watt hour per kilogram solid-state batteries tout more than 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) of driving range
Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.5% in 22/23 to new low
The latest figure marked the lowest since data collection began in 1990/91, helped by reduced emissions in the industrial and service sectors
Vietnam EV maker VinFast’s challenges escalate risk for parent Vingroup
As Vietnam's biggest conglomerate Vingroup doubles down on its electric vehicle business with ambitious global expansion plans, it faces growing financial risks stemming...
Over 98,000 people evacuated due to floods in Kazakhstan
ALMATY – More than 98,000 people have been evacuated due to floods in Kazakhstan, the country’s emergencies ministry said on Thursday. A spokesman...
Activists press Apple to oppose Vietnam’s detainments of climate experts
Activists have said Apple should weigh in on the detainment of Vietnamese climate experts, given the country is a key manufacturing hub for...
Australia PM unveils plan to invest in green energy
Mining superpower Australia will on Thursday announce a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries
United States, Japan announce partnership to accelerate nuclear fusion
At White House summit, Biden and Kishida announced partnership aimed at developing nuclear fusion for carbon-free electricity.
