The Big Story
China's green tech giants link supply chains to Southeast Asia
From Indonesia to Vietnam, 'clean energy' ties ASEAN more closely to Beijing despite South China Sea tensions
Environment
Environment
Drought-hit Thailand turns to cloud seeding to offset El Nino
Rice production under threat with 3% decline expected for current season
Materials
U.S. seeks EV-battery mineral deals beyond China: diplomat
Undersecretary notes interest from Indonesia, Philippines in bilateral deals
Startups
Indonesian startup Nafas takes on urban air pollution
Sensors feed data to smartphones to help people breathe easier
Energy
Philippine, Bangladesh power giants: Gas needed in green transition
Aboitiz, Summit Power point to developing Asia's massive electricity demand
Opinion
Europe can go green and rely less on China at the same time
Bloc must 'de-risk' clean energy supply chains to reduce dependence
Energy
Philippines' Lopez Group to pour $1bn into geothermal energy
Conglomerate ramps up renewables push amid transition away from coal
Energy
Panasonic to produce EV batteries from recycled nickel
Project to launch by 2028, with lithium and cobalt being considered
Climate Change
Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
Automobiles
Tokyo to have 1,000 new EV charging hubs, more than gas stations
Startup Terra Motors to install rapid chargers at Kojima electronics shops
Opinion
Vietnam is betraying its 'Just Energy Transition Partnership'
Environmental activists who campaigned for net zero are languishing in prison
Climate Change
IEA says route to net zero requires more cash and less politics
Many regions have been sweltering as temperatures hit record levels
Climate Change
Indonesia launches carbon exchange to speed emission cuts
Stock market-managed effort comes as nation aims to meet reduction targets
Asia Insight
Australia Indigenous 'Voice' vote sees hope collide with division
Oct. 14 referendum to decide on recognizing Indigenous peoples in constitution
Opinion
Asia must lean harder on its steelmakers to decarbonize
Governments can boost industry transition by ensuring renewable energy access
Automobiles
Nissan Motor to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030
Japanese automaker races ahead of EU's 2035 zero-emission rule
Climate Change
Indonesia startup to supply carbon credits as nation begins trading
Working with Gojek, platform operator Jejakin tries to improve public awareness
Opinion
Asian companies need to start counting suppliers' carbon emissions
New sustainability standards to be phased in across region
Climate Change
Japan, Malaysia to discuss carbon storage with aim of 2028 start
Exclusive: Two countries will explore using green fuels to ship CO2 to storage sites
Energy
Mitsui to join Taiwan offshore wind project with Canadian utility
Japan trading house to provide $1.1bn for 1-GW power farm plan
Companies
Daikin says new U.K. net-zero plan will hurt investment and growth
Sunak government has abandoned heat pump commitment, Japanese manufacturer says
Energy
Italy's Eni focuses on Indonesia amid shift from Russian gas
Energy company bucks trend of oil majors exiting Southeast Asian country
Automobiles
Sunak delays U.K. ban on gas-powered cars by five years to 2035
PM says Britain is still committed to overall 2050 net-zero target
Energy
BP, ExxonMobil bullish on carbon capture projects in Indonesia
Jakarta to issue new regulation to boost technology adoption
Energy
Singapore energy appetite fuels ASEAN's renewable power grid
Network taps Laos hydropower, solar and wind energy from Indonesia and Vietnam