International relations
Xi's Saudi visit seeks to shift narrative away from protests
Top oil exporter and importer prepare for uncertainties ahead
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Energy
Vietnam utility EVN eyes electricity rate hike as coal costs rise
Request suggests increase of at least 5%, as company heads toward $1.3bn loss
Energy
Japan plans crash program to build gas-fired power plants
Project seeks to relieve country from power shortages by tapping LNG
Transportation
Indonesia oil giant Pertamina to boost overseas tanker expansion
Tie-up with Japan's NYK provides tailwind for shipping unit seeking IPO by 2025
Energy
South Korea seeks to strike balance between nuclear and renewables
Environment minister plans to increase share of green energy 'step by step'
Companies
China's CNOOC ups Brazil oil field stake in energy security push
Additional 5% interest to help ease dependence on Western imports
Opinion
Redirection of Russian oil to Asia is about to get much messier
Dependence on old ships with less insurance raises risks for buyers
Environment
Solar power a shining light for Australians hit by high energy prices
Environmental concerns also pushing many toward cleaner energy
Energy
Turkish 'powership' group in talks to supply Ukraine
Karpowership says vessels could be used in Odesa if security conditions are met
Energy
Japan gears up for next-generation nuclear tech: 4 things to know
Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi reveal detailed plans for safer reactors
Environment
Itochu to turn solar panel trash into treasure with French partner
Rosi's recycling tech can extract copper and silver from aging cells
Energy
Japan proposes to replace old nuclear reactors, extend lifetimes
Government tries to balance energy stability with emissions-cutting goal
Opinion
Japan and South Korea must recognize blue hydrogen is not clean
Even direct use of fossil fuels can involve lower greenhouse emissions
Companies
Japan antimonopoly watchdog to slap utilities with record fines
Alleged cartel aimed to stymie competition for industrial clients
Energy
Electricity from snow? A Japanese city believes it can be done
Heat transfer system expected to be as efficient as solar and cleaner than wind
Energy
Japan's Toda to step up research on mega floating wind turbine
General contractor, Osaka Univ. offshore power unit to be among world's largest
Opinion
Indonesia's green-energy transition is serious business
Agribusinesses are replacing fossil fuels with waste byproducts
Economy
Pakistan winter gas crunch threatens to chill economy, stoke unrest
Cash-strapped country looks for answers as leaks waste precious supplies
Energy
Japan utility seeks huge ammonia carriers to reduce coal use
JERA partners with shipping companies to build transport network for cleaner fuel
COP27
COP27 climate talks go into overtime in bid for elusive consensus
$4tn a year must be spent on renewables, no details on 'loss and damage:' draft
International relations
Saudi crown prince visits Thailand, mending ties after 30-year rift
Mohammed bin Salman to seek clean energy and EV supply cooperation
Business deals
Saudi Arabia inks deals with Samsung, Hyundai and other companies
Crown prince discusses NEOM smart-city project, defense with South Korea's leader
Energy
Japan's Idemitsu earmarks $1.4bn for clean energy projects
Petroleum group to slash refinery capacity in green transition
Energy
Indonesia wins $20bn in G-7, other support to speed net zero push
Deal for G-20 chair 'arguably largest ever' country-specific climate partnership
Climate Change
Japan plans $500m in loans for Indonesia's clean energy shift
Public-private initiative to propel tech exports by Japanese companies