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
China debt crunch
China developer Wanda loses crown jewel mall unit in survival fight
Wang Jianlin's influence diminishes with $8bn-plus deal involving outside investors
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
India elections
India elections set to kick off: 5 things to know
Modi's BJP expected to retain power in world's biggest polls as opposition falters
Technology
Huawei says it will start selling PCs powered by Intel's AI chip
MateBook X Pro features HarmonyOS and Pangu LLM, both developed in-house
Supply Chain
U.S. coal exports take hit after Baltimore bridge collapse: EIA
Japan the top importer of steelmaking coal from the port
Automobiles
Thailand smiles at both Taiwan and China as it courts EV investment
Delta Electronics, BYD among companies betting on Southeast Asia's top auto producer
Taiwan tensions
China's Xi meets Taiwan's ex-leader Ma amid cross-strait tensions
Critics slam opposition KMT politician's tour for playing into Beijing's hands
China debt crunch
China insurer Ping An's trust arm misses payment over property downturn
Product reportedly worth $100m was invested in project by troubled developer Zhenro
Supply Chain
Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore
Supply chain diversification adds to logistics competition in Southeast Asia
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Technology
Samsung Electronics unions vote to strike: 3 things to know
Thousand members set to hold rally next week for better working conditions
Transportation
Japan pushes for hydrogen trains on local lines, revamping safety rules
JR East aims to commercialize hybrid version from 2030 in decarbonization effort
China debt crunch
China's property crisis hits small regional banks harder than big players
Northeastern institutions suffer sharp increases in bad loans to developers
Semiconductors
Shin-Etsu to bolster chip supply chain with first Japan plant in 56 years
Chemical maker seeks to boost strength in photoresists and more
Semiconductors
TSMC expands Japan college collaboration amid worker shortage concern
Taiwan tech giant partners with Kumamoto University on chip research, personnel
Semiconductors
TSMC expands U.S. investment to $65bn after securing $6.6bn grant
Company agrees to produce 2-nm chips and build third plant in America
China debt crunch
China Construction Bank seeks wind-up of property developer Shimao
Hong Kong petition raises questions over company's 'white list' projects
Technology
Taiwan quake highlights risks and readiness of Asia's chip sector
Manufacturers apply lessons from past to keep industry humming
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Interview
Trump could ask Japan to spend over 2% of GDP on defense: ex-defense chief
Former president sees U.S. alliances as transactional, says Mark Esper
Supply Chain
Australian cobalt refiner bets on demand for 'ethical' China-free EV metals
Project pushes ahead despite price slump in key battery ingredient
Supply Chain
Taiwan chip industry sails overseas amid supply chain shift
Investments elsewhere begin to pay off as China market matures
Opinion
Talks alone will not bring lasting peace to Thailand's deep south
To prove his intentions, Srettha must rein in legal cases against peaceful activists
Politics
Thai court accepts petition to disband Move Forward Party
Possible party dissolution looms and key members face banishment
Economy
China economists flag GDP slowdown despite Beijing's 'bright future' talk
Specialists project sub-5% rates in years to come amid property woes, other issues