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
Climate Change
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
International relations
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit
Countries eye cooperation on biofuel technology and Amazon protection
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
Energy
Qatar to challenge U.S. as top LNG exporter with new expansion
Washington's export freeze creates opening for Middle Eastern country
Energy
Japan to set fiscal 2040 energy mix goal to spur investments
Long-term targets to help companies make big spending plans
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
Automobiles
Non U.S.-made EVs secure tax credits via lease loophole
South Korean, European, Japanese models enjoy special provision incentives
Transportation
Japan pushes for hydrogen trains on local lines, revamping safety rules
JR East aims to commercialize hybrid version from 2030 in decarbonization effort
Interview
Japan, U.S., Philippines to cooperate in clean energy, chips: Kishida
Prime minister speaks to Nikkei in exclusive interview ahead of trilateral summit
Energy
Japan eyes hydrogen production using next-gen nuclear reactor
Production trials set for 2028 after plant passed safety test in March
Energy
Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing
Prime minister says Solar Sunshot will boost industry, reduce reliance on China
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan to take another shot at a homegrown airliner, eyeing hydrogen
Public-private project will heed lessons from failed Mitsubishi jet
Asia Insight
Japan sails close to offshore wind snags as fisheries, tech challenges lurk
Fishing co-ops must clear plan to connect turbines to central grid amid seabed doubts
Energy
Malaysia's Sarawak targets green energy powerhouse status
InvestSarawak CEO sees renewables as 'cornerstone' of sustainability for state
Trade
From airports to green farms, Vietnamese and Dutch companies sign 18 deals
Both nations have strategic sea locations and are exposed to climate shocks
Energy
Japan's JERA and Inpex to invest in U.S. ammonia projects
Government support makes production as cheap as in Middle East, executive says
Automobiles
U.S. eases emissions targets, slows EV transition through 2030
Gasoline-powered autos and plug-in hybrids win a reprieve after industry lobbying
Opinion
Asia still needs meat, but production has to be made greener
Plant-based alternatives not yet ready to fill region's full nutritional needs
Interview
New U.S. climate envoy urges Japan to set clear coal phase-down plan
John Podesta raises climate-related concerns ahead of U.S.-Japan summit in April
Energy
Japan companies partner to take lead in floating wind power
Kansai Electric, Mitsubishi Corp. and more aim to stay ahead of international rivals
Energy
Japan and Oman to mass produce e-methane in decarbonization push
Hitachi Zosen and Oman LNG partner to make carbon-neutral fuel source