Automobiles
U.S. tax credit for EVs out of reach for Toyota, most other Japanese cars
North American production rule for vehicles and batteries presents roadblock
Climate Change
Climate Change
Green transition bonds surge in Japan, with $2bn issued this year
Idemitsu Kosan, JFE Holdings nab funding as investors embrace decarbonization
Climate Change
India to miss renewable energy goal, officials, experts say
Country has installed just over half of planned renewable energy capacity
Opinion
Asian nations should work together to accelerate decarbonization
Effective climate action would boost region's economies and create jobs
Interview
BMW fuel cell SUV to enter mass production as soon as 2025: executive
Automaker eyes cooperation with Toyota beyond jointly developed iX5 Hydrogen
Taiwan tensions
Halt in China-U.S. talks threatens 'complete free fall' in ties
Beijing cuts cooperation on climate, drug trade after Pelosi's Taiwan trip
Agriculture
Thailand abuzz over bug-based feed as alternative to grain
Business booms as livestock farms seek to address sustainability concerns
Energy
France's Total to build solar panels in renewable-hungry Vietnam
Deal to generate 51 GWh of electricity a year as companies seek alternative energy
Natural disasters
Record rain leaves at least seven dead in South Korean capital
With more storms on way, Yoon orders casualty prevention, control of flooded areas
Environment
Singapore to raise $2bn from its first green bonds this month
Float will finance rail network expansion to reduce automobile use
Climate Change
Japan plans green transition road map for emissions-heavy industries
Government encourages investors to ditch all-or-nothing view on decarbonization
Automobiles
Indonesia's Indika Energy readies 'affordable' e-motorbike venture
President of coal miner also in talks with Foxconn for electric buses, trucks
Climate Change
Itochu ties up with Shell to bring green tech to Brazil mines
Japan trading house, British oil major sign MOU with Brazilian steelmaker CSN
Feeding Asia
Opinion: Reform the global food system to end famine
Three clear avenues for action that will limit the spread of the crisis
Climate Change
Scandal-hit carbon credits need universal standards: experts
Global effort to bring order to $1bn market, free cash to fight climate change
Energy
Thai plant engineer makes high-energy biofuel on par with coal
TTCL aims for $600 million in sales in 2030
Caixin
How saving Poyang Lake will alter a complex ecosystem
Project will alter natural waterflow rhythms that many species depend on for survival
Climate Change
Xinjiang cotton crop at risk of flooding caused by extreme weather
China region producing 20% of world's supply sees glacial melt amid heat wave
Climate Change
Daikin to build $230m plant for energy-saving A/Cs in Mexico
Japanese manufacturer expands capacity to meet rising U.S. demand
Climate Change
Heat waves to hit China from east to west over next 10 days
Power grid to be tested as Chinese almanac's 'big heat' day looms