Technology
Samsung SDI to start mass-producing solid-state batteries in 2027
South Korean manufacturer sends samples from pilot line to global automakers
Energy
Technology
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030
Energy
China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus
Production facilities and pipelines being built in country's vast inland regions
Energy
Japan's J-Power makes bid for Australian renewables firm Genex
$249m bid, at AU$0.275 per share, is nearly 50% premium on Friday close
Energy
Philippines' top energy firms partner for $3.3bn LNG facility
Aboitiz Power, Meralco to invest in San Miguel group's gas-fired power plants
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Business deals
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup
Fervo repurposes drilling technology to develop renewable energy reserves
Energy
Vietnam seeks tech transfer from Chinese energy giant
PowerChina among foreign investors shifting business to Southeast Asian country
Commodities
Indonesia palm oil firms warn of food security risks as biodiesel use rises
Government mulls doubling the subsidy for replanting amid concerns over exports
Automobiles
Honda gives hydrogen cars another try with plug-in functionality
Automaker to launch new SUV in Japan and California this summer
Energy
Thailand and Cambodia revisit natural gas ambitions in disputed waters
Decades after first agreement, neighbors weigh joint development for energy security
Interview
Ukraine eyes Japanese companies for nuclear power expansion: minister
CEO of state-owned energy provider aims to tap Japan's tech for biofuels, hydrogen
Business deals
JERA to pay $1.4bn to Australia's Woodside for Scarborough stake
Japan's largest power generator makes its biggest overseas LNG acquisition
Energy
Hydrogen power for AI: Honda expands fuel cell drive to U.S. data centers
Generators for tech giants could help its cars compete on cost
Opinion
India should rethink push to join International Energy Agency
Divergence in priorities will leave country marginalized in rich-nation club
Environment
Fukushima plant operator warned over contaminated water leak
TEPCO under scrutiny six months after release of treated water began
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
Energy
IEA confirms membership talks with India as Modi promises benefits
France, U.S. and others lend support for including 'central' player in energy transition
Energy
IEA taps Singapore for first local office, building Southeast Asia hub
Energy organization looks to boost engagement with high-demand region
Opinion
Singapore's carbon tax hike will drive innovation
Companies to feel pressure to improve sustainability and use renewable energy
Technology
CATL, BYD, others unite in China for solid-state battery breakthrough
Beijing forms national alliance in all-out effort to revolutionize the EV market
Finance
Japan chip, battery supply chains to tap $1bn in state bank investment
Development Bank of Japan seeks to prime the pump for private-sector money
Energy
IEA and India to start membership talks as Asian energy use rises
Agency also plans first regional base in Singapore amid push for green transition