Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military's bombing of civilians set for record year
Amnesty International and United Nations report failure of jet fuel sanctions
Opinion
Empowering small farmers can combat climate risk across Asia
Why private credit and sustainable agriculture are key to cutting emissions
Climate Change
Japan's Kishida calls for 'OECD of Asia' to foster energy transition
Prime minister aims to build 'huge' market for decarbonization efforts
Energy
World's biggest fusion project faces massive delays, cost overruns
Operation pushed back to 2033 or later at extra cost of $5bn
Energy
Germany to probe use of Chinese wind turbines in North Sea project
Berlin looks to balance protecting critical infrastructure and fair competition
Energy
Japan commits to ASEAN power grid project to counter China
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Commodities
China tensions with West a risk for resource exports, Australia warns
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
Energy
China grows strength in wind turbines, takes top spot in key patents
Manufacturers flood global market with cheaper and larger products
Energy
Indonesia bets on Japan tie-up to boost its nascent hydrogen industry
Southeast Asian nation aiming to be 'key player' in global markets for the gas
Business deals
Ken Griffin's Citadel to acquire energy trader in first Japan deal
Purchase spearheaded by U.S. hedge fund's commodities business
Opinion
Asia is going to need a lot more power to support spread of AI
Clean power projects a key pillar for enabling data center growth
Energy
Renewable backers anxious as Australia's energy debate goes nuclear
Proposal adds uncertainty to wind and solar projects already facing hurdles
Opinion
Japan is leading the way in realizing hydrogen's energy potential
New innovations support role of the gas in climate change fight
Energy
Japan's Mitsui to help make low-carbon ammonia in UAE
Project led by state-owned oil company aims to turn out 1m tonnes per year
Commodities
Extreme heat joins Russia risk in driving natural gas rally
Asia-Pacific demand seen surging as temperatures rise in China and Japan
Energy
Indonesia's Pertamina to invest $6.2bn in clean energy business
State oil firm will also boost carbon trading and bioethanol in five-year plan
Transportation
Australia's Qantas drops Sapporo flight idea over labor shortages
Japan faces ground staff shortage as oil refiners struggle to meet surging demand
Energy
Canon's protective coating to double life of bendable solar cells
Eneos to boost iodine output as Japan pushes to commercialize versatile tech
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home
Electric vehicles
Honda and Mitsubishi Corp. to reuse EV batteries in electric grid
Joint venture to lower cost of driving electric cars by extending battery life
Environment
Thailand's PTT to balance carbon, green businesses to meet net zero target
Oil and gas major plans to revise 5-year, $2.4 billion investment plan
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: AI's looming climate cost
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Transportation
ANA taps Marubeni for cheaper sustainable aviation fuel at Narita Airport
Vegetable oil mixed with crude in existing refineries to emit less CO2
Opinion
Prabowo must move with care in pursuit of biofuel leadership
Incoming Indonesian president aims to leverage nation's top position in palm oil
Environment
Japan eyes recycling mandate for solar panels
Disposals expected to soar in mid-2030s, spurring need for new tech and lower costs