US-China tensions
Chinese billionaire's Texas duel highlights state-federal legal mismatch
Wind farm 110 km from air force base was approved by CFIUS but blocked by state
Automobiles
Tesla supplier Panasonic ready to make larger 4680 EV batteries
Greater energy capacity will help automakers cut production costs
Economy
Pakistan struggling to seal $7bn IMF bailout for crisis-hit economy
Subsidies and shortfall in external financing lie at heart of delay, sources say
Opinion
The Philippines must kick its coal addiction
A total ban on coal development is needed to prevent further rise in use of the fossil fuel
Markets
Manila Electric to sell $600m stake in solar subsidiary to Actis
Proceeds to be spent on joint development of $3.5bn Terra Solar energy storage project
Opinion
Japan is quietly in the lead on ammonia-coal co-firing projects
Support from Tokyo is helping to drive Indonesia's green energy goals
Energy
Malaysia's Petronas logs 19% profit fall on lower gas prices
State energy group says geopolitical and macroeconomic factors affect outlook
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Telecommunication
Thai telecom AIS branches out into cloud, renewables
Partnership with Oracle part of diversification strategy as rivals get bigger
Energy
EU to tighten hydrogen subsidy rules after China concerns
Planned criteria may include requirements for work to be done in Europe
Energy
Iran slaps Pakistan with 'final notice' over unfinished gas pipeline
Islamabad could be on the hook for billions of dollars in penalties
Energy
Vietnam completes grid improvements to prevent power outages
Lines linking north and central regions double transmission capacity
Finance
Japan's MUFG Bank to enter electricity futures market in October
Key lender to invest in risk management startup to assist new players
Energy
Japan's TEPCO to invest $3.2bn in power grid to meet AI demand
Electric utilities build more substations as data centers, chip plants drive consumption
Energy
China oil majors tighten investment while doling out record dividends
Sustainability in question amid downstream weakness, need for cheap Russian feedstock
Opinion
It's time for India to unleash private investment in nuclear energy
New Delhi must break bureaucratic silos to allow sector to flourish
Climate Change
Extreme heat in China triggers power warnings, factory stoppages
Shopping centers and supermarkets turn off air conditioning during peak hours
Energy
Central Japan nuclear reactor fails to pass safety review
Tsuruga plant's No. 2 reactor may lie above active fault in Fukui, watchdog says
Automobiles
Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing
German auto giant aims to start mass production in a few years
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