Climate Change
COP29 host urges funding and transparency for 1.5-degree target
Azerbaijan's chief negotiator says 'false perception of risks' hinders investments
Finance
Japan's Mizuho to fund coal plant shutdowns in Southeast Asia
Major bank eases lending rules to help facilitate decarbonization
Work
30% of Japan's job seekers face sexual harassment, survey shows
Experiences range from inappropriate jokes to pressure to have sex
Climate Change
Japan to set 2040 green energy strategy to court data centers, chip fabs
Kishida pushes decarbonization while trying to meet growing power demand
Energy
Chinese firms facing EU probe exit from Romanian solar project
LONGi and Shanghai Electric units alleged to have benefited from Beijing subsidies
Climate Change
Australia's Woodside, Orica tap startup partners on carbon capture
New decarbonization tech pursued as Canberra eyes greener future
Business trends
Hiroshima company's 'forever' usable laundry equipment spurs growth
Japanese manufacturer eyes markets abroad, backed by lifetime warranties
Natural disasters
ASEAN and partners take aim at disaster insurance protection gap
SEADRIF initiative aims to reduce uninsured losses in Southeast Asia
Energy
Australia moves forward on offshore wind with feasibility licenses
Six projects off country's southeast coast reach next stage of development
Finance
Activist fund Elliott buys stake in Warren Buffett-backed Sumitomo
U.S. hedge fund may pressure Japanese trading house to boost value
Climate Change
Japan's Kishida to lead creation of ministerial dialogue on decarbonization at OECD
58 countries including 'Global South' to join framework to tackle climate change
Interview
IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Climate Change
Japan's Sumitomo plans $1.3bn power storage network for renewables
Trading house looks to sell stored electricity to utilities and chip industry
Business trends
Japan companies raise 30% more capital from overseas stock offerings
Businesses seeking growth funds tap enthusiasm for governance reform
Insurance
Japan's Dai-ichi Life wants to maximize advantages of being listed: CEO
Nation's only big listed insurer keeps unsolicited bids on table in growth plan
The Big Story
Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region
From Indonesia to Myanmar, China's 2018 import ban fed an already critical domestic waste problem
Climate Change
Australian startup's plant to turn CO2 into cement materials
Backed by Japan's Itochu and more, MCi aims to commercialize tech in 2026
Energy
U.S. firm's Vietnam coal deal 'undermines' climate goal: report
Think tank warns emissions may increase under 'fossil fuel-centric' new owner
Energy
Greener U.S. LNG: Mitsui, Mitsubishi eye 90% emissions cut from production
Partnership with American giant Sempra to tap renewables in shrinking carbon footprint
Transportation
Japan pushes for hydrogen trains on local lines, revamping safety rules
JR East aims to commercialize hybrid version from 2030 in decarbonization effort
Energy
Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing
Prime minister says Solar Sunshot will boost industry, reduce reliance on China
Interview
Philippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says
Fund to launch in Q3; China investment welcome despite maritime tensions
Supply Chain
U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam
Clean energy, infrastructure and climate projects may get Exim Bank loans
Business Spotlight
Australia's battle to deploy offshore wind shows bumpy road to renewables
Transforming port into turbine assembly site clashes with environmental concerns