Startups
Portable hydrogen-powered generator goes to market in Japan
Startup Scitem sees cartridge-based system paving way for mobility solutions
Environment
Automobiles
Nissan-Renault to spend $26bn on EVs, solid-state batteries
Automakers will adopt uniform semiconductor designs to counter global chip crunch
Energy
Chinese state groups write off assets as future of oil dims
$1.1bn in impairment charges to crush profits of COSL and COSCO Shipping Energy
Climate Change
Pakistan to burn more domestic coal despite climate pledge
Islamabad expands use of lignite to ease burden of expensive imported fuel
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Chinese startup develops hydrogen-based marine power
Demand for hydrogen-based systems set to grow amid push toward decarbonization
Business deals
Nippon Steel to buy Thai steelmakers in $772m deal
G Steel's and GJ Steel's electric furnaces to help Japan maker emit less carbon
Climate Change
Decarbonizing shipping will cost '$1.5tn over 20-30 years'
'We need sustainable profitability,' Ocean Network Express chief says
Opinion
Asia on the front line as energy security outranks climate change
The last year has provided a sharp and uncomfortable wake-up call
Companies
JFE to become first Japan manufacturer to issue 'transition bonds'
Steel producer to raise over $260m to develop energy-saving tech
Climate Change
Australia's energy and iron ore producers bet big on hydrogen
Woodside and Fortescue jump on global decarbonization bandwagon
Caixin
In depth: China's scenic Yunnan battles to protect its lakes
Officials face dilemma of balancing environmental protection, economic growth
Climate Change
Reliance Industries dives into green energy with $80bn investment
Mukesh Ambani eyes new opportunities from India's renewables push
Climate Change
Next-gen reactor to adjust output in 17 minutes: Mitsubishi Heavy
Drastically shorter reaction time will allow nuclear power to supplement renewables
Climate Change
Japan's ammonia push in Southeast Asia seen as aiding coal
Critics say co-firing approach is just 'Band-Aid' for fossil fuels
Interview
Thai miner Banpu divesting coal business despite revenue surge
Windfall from global coal price rise will be invested in green power projects
Business trends
RCEP stirs higher hopes for Japan than China or South Korea: poll
Despite significance of trade megadeal, many Chinese business chiefs focused on U.S. market
Technology
Japan's next-gen electricity cable promises zero transmission loss
Superconducting technology will allow trains to operate cheaper
Climate Change
Indonesia backtracks on cleaner gasoline plan over inflation fear
Pertamina to keep selling regular fuels, defying country's zero-carbon pledge
Climate Change
Retailer Aeon to use 100% renewable energy at 160-plus Japan malls
Group accounts for almost 1% of nation's electricity consumption
Interview
Adani to lean on green bond market for renewables expansion
Indian billionaire aims to transform his fossil fuel-reliant business empire