International relations
ASEAN and Australia move closer on climate and economic security
Canberra sees alliance as bulwark against China's rise
Climate Change
Energy
China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus
Production facilities and pipelines being built in country's vast inland regions
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Environment
Malaysia's Petronas and Japanese partners team on carbon storage
Eneos, JX Nippon and Mitsubishi look to ship Tokyo Bay emissions to Malaysian oil field
Business deals
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup
Fervo repurposes drilling technology to develop renewable energy reserves
Climate Change
Asian lender ADB to raise share of climate loans to 55% by 2030
Development bank to expand funding sources and private-sector partnerships
Markets
Japan hopes climate transition bonds draw more foreign investors
First round of auctions conclude with 'fairly slim greenium'
Energy
Thailand and Cambodia revisit natural gas ambitions in disputed waters
Decades after first agreement, neighbors weigh joint development for energy security
Environment
India's plan to turn isles into own 'Hong Kong' riles environmentalists
Critics fear Nicobar development will wipe out forests and indigenous tribes
Climate Change
China, India may miss emission goals despite green energy push: report
Wood Mackenzie says Asia behind Europe in climate targets but EV adoption rising
Environment
Japan firm to turn construction waste into green jet fuel material
Cardboard maker Rengo plans $133m investment in ethanol production for SAF
International relations
India can become major global hub for renewable energy, envoy says
Ambassador to France calls on IEA to expand in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Climate Change
Basel eyes global bank disclosures tied to climate change risks
Expected rules target exposure to potential stranded assets from decarbonization
Opinion
Singapore's carbon tax hike will drive innovation
Companies to feel pressure to improve sustainability and use renewable energy
Automobiles
Hybrids in U.S., Europe reward Toyota and Honda as EV sales slow
Analysts welcome tailwind but concerns remain for lagging EV rollout
Opinion
Japan is breaking new ground with its climate transition bonds
Debt to be repaid using revenues from emissions trading system
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Opinion
Biden's 'pause' on LNG export terminals is good for Asia
To boost region's energy security, U.S. should support development of renewables
Climate Change
EU raises ante on emissions cuts with eye on China rivalry
Bloc to slash greenhouse gases by 90% as inexpensive Chinese products flood market
Climate Change
Japan's Itochu expands U.S. solar business, with deeper role in projects
Trading house works to gain power plant approvals, find buyer for energy
Transportation
First China-built biomethanol ship aims to set sail in Q2
Shift to green shipping fuel accelerates as Asia becomes construction hub
Climate Change
Climate change fuels humanitarian risks in Asia, Red Cross warns
International body expects weather disasters to push millions into poverty
Energy
Asahi Kasei, Toray bet on green hydrogen production equipment
Japanese companies eye greater capacity for electrolyzers, components
Energy
Biden's LNG pause will hurt allies, ex-officials tell Congress
Former cabinet secretaries Panetta and Pompeo call decision a mistake
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Energy
Siemens Energy begins year of 'actions' in Southeast Asia
German company targets cross-border grids, clean energy projects across region
Materials
Toray to boost Saudi, U.S. output of water treatment membranes
Demand for desalination and other methods rises with global warming