International relations
ASEAN and Australia move closer on climate and economic security
Canberra sees alliance as bulwark against China's rise
Environment
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
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
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
Electronics
Daikin chases energy-saving tech with eye on Samsung-Tesla tie-up
Japanese AC manufacturer taps demand for efficient inverters and heat pumps
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
Bonds
Japan sells world's 1st sovereign GX climate bonds: 3 things to know
Hope for simultaneous decarbonization and economic growth rests on new finance tool
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
Commodities
Australia to propose green mining standards amid slump in EV metals
Resources minister cites need to protect industry as Asian competition grows
Energy
Japan eyes expanding offshore wind beyond territorial waters to EEZ
Proposal would add 10 times as much potential space but require local engagement
Asia Insight
Japan's hydrogen prowess in peril as China, U.S. and EU poised to overtake
Policy action in coming months to determine whether green tech can avoid solar, battery missteps