Energy
Japan's offshore wind sector gears up as foreign players expand
Germany's RWE adds local personnel and Vestas boosts parts procurement
Inflation
Japan's inflation accelerates for third consecutive month in July
Core CPI gains 2.7% on temporary end of electricity and gas subsidies
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Trade
India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July
Russian crude makes up a record 44% of India's overall imports
Environment
Operator halts attempt to extract melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear plant
Would have marked first such attempt since devastating 2011 quake and tsunami
Opinion
Asia needs low-cost financing to harness offshore wind
Strategic investment, partnerships are key to region's renewable energy ambitions
Energy
China and Russia drive global nuclear power capacity to record high
With as many reactors as France, China is building more while pursuing new tech
Climate Change
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain
Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting
Energy
Mitsubishi Heavy, Chevron eye U.S. green hydrogen launch in 2025
Utah project to produce, store and generate power from fuel made with renewables
Energy
Japan's Toyota Tsusho to develop and supply biofuels in Indonesia
Trader will work with state-run Pertamina to support decarbonization efforts
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Energy
Malaysia's Hibiscus keen on acquisitions as Big Oil divests in Asia
Founder says company aims to be 'regional consolidator' of established assets
Energy
Japan's Sumitomo to supply power for its Vietnam smart city
Solar and biomass plants at trading house's nearby industrial park to be tapped
Energy
LNG shipments shift to India, Southeast Asia as European demand sags
Extreme heat, lower prices and decarbonization push drive regional uptick
Climate Change
Japan to coordinate decarbonization plans with ASEAN, Australia
Emissions-intensive power, transport, industrial sectors targeted in policy road map
Companies
Li Ka-shing's CK Group empire accelerates pivot to Europe
London listing, new acquisitions dilute exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China
Supply Chain
Isuzu, Sojitz to join Japan's ASEAN chip, EV supply chain push
15 companies to receive subsidies to build operations in Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant
Energy
Japan 7-Eleven parent to source renewable power for group stores
Seven & i wants green energy for 40% of electricity at domestic locations in fiscal 2030
Opinion
'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows
Energy
Japan's Itochu to boost capacity of U.S. solar power business by 150%
Buffett-backed trading house to increase spending on the business by $8bn
Energy
Osaka Gas lends hand in developing India's gas lines
Japanese utility partners with local operator to modernize infrastructure
Politics
Malaysia to reduce fuel subsidies as inflation weakens
Government turns to tackling deficit after pandemic spending
Energy
Uzbekistan wind farms planned by Japan's Toyota Tsusho, Sojitz
Russia and China vie for Central Asia power projects, stoking competition
Climate Change
Sumitomo, JGC to harness Japan production tech for floating wind turbines
More than 20 companies to join consortium to manufacture platforms
Energy
Petronas, Enilive and Euglena to jointly develop biorefinery in Malaysia
The plant at Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor state is expected to be operational by 2028