Asia-Pacific
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
Tesla’s China factory head Song Gang leaves company, letter to staff shows
Tesla's Shanghai plant manager Song Gang has left the company, according to a letter he sent to staff on Wednesday.
Experts’ comments on talks between Honda and Nissan to deepen ties
Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, including a potential merger, as Japan's auto industry faces challenges from Tesla and Chinese...
Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Kabaena, Indonesia faces environmental devastation from nickel mining, harming local communities and ecosystems reliant on the sea.
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, Nikkei reports
Honda and Nissan are set to negotiate a merger, aiming to combine resources to compete against larger EV manufacturers globally.
Honda aims to double hybrid car sales by 2030 as ‘bridge’ to EV era
Honda plans to double hybrid car sales to 1.3 million annually by 2030, using hybrids as a bridge until EVs gain traction.
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Japan aims for renewables to supply 40-50 per cent of its electricity by 2040, reducing reliance on coal and gas while boosting nuclear...
Adani deal under bribery scrutiny was approved against officials’ advice
Andhra Pradesh signed a $490M solar deal with SECI, primarily benefiting Adani Green, now under U.S. scrutiny for alleged bribery.
India tightens curbs as air pollution turns ‘severe’
India tightens pollution restrictions in New Delhi as AQI hits 'severe' levels, implementing work-from-home and class limits.
Chevron Australia signs long-term gas supply deal with Alcoa
Chevron will supply Alcoa with 130 petajoules of gas over 10 years starting in 2028, powering alumina refineries in Western Australia.
