Asia-Pacific
China gives green light to Stellantis-Leapmotor joint venture, sources say
By Gilles Guillaume PARIS (Reuters) – A proposed joint venture that would allow world No. 4 automaker Stellantis to build and sell Leapmotor’s...
Malaysia to monitor changes in EU curbs on palm biofuel after WTO ruling
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia said on Wednesday it will closely monitor how the EU responds to a WTO ruling that supported the bloc’s...
Chinese EV maker Aiways talking to investors for export-only approach
LONDON – Chinese electric vehicle maker Aiways is in talks with investors to restart production of its existing models and develop a new,...
Vietnamese capital Hanoi tops list of most polluted cities
High levels of hazardous particulates in the air of Hanoi have caused thick smog, according to an independent air pollution app.
New Zealand to review forestry component of emission trading scheme
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand government on Thursday said it would launch an independent review of costs associated with the forestry component...
China’s Changan in talks to take over struggling EV maker, report says
Chinese manufacturer Human Horizons could be acquired after suspending operation following the collapse of a $5.6bn deal.
BYD amps up brutal China EV price war with bigger discounts
Newly launched sedans, available as plug-in hybrids and pure EVs, and a hybrid SUV, will have a starting price that is 10.35% to...
Indian bank releases disclosure framework for climate risks
Reserve Bank of India says regulated entities should detail the governance and procedures used to manage and monitor climate-related financial risks and opportunities
Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of residents in Australia’s southeast were told to evacuate on Wednesday due to an intense heatwave that...
Japan’s Idemitsu joins study on U.S. ammonia project
Japan considers ammonia as a key component in its transition to a net-zero economy, and is pursuing this strategy to facilitate the decarbonisation...
