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Editorial: Politicians must address Japan's decarbonization-stable power supply balance
The Mainichi
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July 15, 2025
A person rests on a bench with an umbrella to block the sun in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, July 7, 2025. (Mainichi/Yoshiyuki Hirakawa) Even as the climate crisis worsens, the advancement of digitalization is driving up electricity demand. How can Japan...
Middle East Gas Exports Soar to Meet Global Demand
Oil Price
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July 14, 2025
The Middle East is on track to surpass Asia to become the world’s second-largest gas producer in 2025, ranking only behind North America, according to Rystad Energy research and analysis. Gas production in the Middle East has grown by about 15%...
Cutting-edge tech on display at Changchun auto show in northeast China
Xinhua News Agency
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CHANGCHUN, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd Changchun International Auto Expo opened Saturday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, bringing together 118 auto companies around the world to showcase the latest advancements in...
Iran to Meet Russia and China at SCO Summit Amid Tensions with Israel
Arise News
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July 15, 2025
Iran has announced plans to hold high-level meetings with Russia and China during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, as it seeks diplomatic backing following last month’s 12-day air war with Israel. “We will have...
Novo Nordisk pours $112m investment into Chinese manufacturing hub
BioProcess International
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July 14, 2025
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical giant behind Wegovy semaglutide injections, agreed to invest a further CN¥800 million (US$111.59 million) in its facility based in Tianjin, China, as part of an ongoing CN¥10 billion ($1.4 billion) expansion...
Cytiva boosts Asia footprint with bioprocessing push and local partnerships
Korea Biomedical Review
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July 14, 2025
BOSTON, Mass. -- By Lee Han-soo / Korea Biomedical Review correspondent -- Cytiva, a U.S.-based life sciences company, is broadening its influence across the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and...
Tesla is finally here. Will India be able to power it?
ETAuto
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July 15, 2025
While Tesla can integrate into India’s public CCS2 charging network for basic compatibility, optimal performance demand Tesla’s own Supercharger infrastructure.From the availability of Tesla’s Superchargers to the readiness of India’s power grid,...
Elon Musk's Tesla Rolls Into India: Can a Decade-Old Dream Drive the EV Future?
Asianet Newsable
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July 15, 2025
Tesla officially enters the Indian market with its first experience centre in Mumbai, signaling a potential long-term commitment to India's EV future.After years of speculation, negotiations, and anticipation, Elon Musk's Tesla has officially...
Pakistan, China to set up Research Centre on Lithium Batteries
The Nation
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July 15, 2025
BEIJING - In a significant step towards scientific collaboration, the University of Sargodha (UoS), Pakistan, and Zaozhuang School of Technology (ZST), China, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Research Centre on...
Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia, Threatens Sanctions on Oil Buyers
Global Trade - Texas
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July 15, 2025
President Donald Trump has unveiled a dramatically tougher approach to Russia, warning that countries buying Russian oil could face U.S. sanctions if Moscow fails to agree to a peace deal within 50 days. The shift comes amid growing frustration...
Hong Kong stocks rise as China trade data offsets Trump tariff threats
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
Hong Kong stocks rose in the afternoon after trading sideways earlier, as investors digested China’s better-than-expected trade data and renewed US tariff threats. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.3 per cent higher at 24,203.32, after dropping as much...
4-day trade talks between India and US to start today
Rediff
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July 14, 2025
An Indian commerce ministry team has reached Washington for another round of talks from Monday on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Chief negotiator of India and special secretary...
Global Energy Supply Stable Despite Regional Tensions: Petroleum Minister
ABP Live
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July 15, 2025
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasised that sufficient energy resources are available globally, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions that traditionally impact crude oil prices. Speaking on the sidelines of a national...
Malaysia studies nuclear energy feasibility, implementation may take 10 years
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUCHING: Malaysia is still in the early stages of studying nuclear energy as a potential part of its future energy mix, with implementation likely taking at least a decade, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking at the...
LG Energy Solution and GM to Produce LFP Batteries in Tennessee
Business Korea
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July 15, 2025
LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM) announced on July 14 (local time) that their joint venture, Ultium Cells, will begin mass production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in 2027. Ultium Cells plans to convert part of...
State offers roadmap to guide large-scale clean energy projects
Tri Cities Area Journal of Business - Washington State
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July 14, 2025
As energy demand continues to grow, state officials are hoping those interested in building and operating large-scale carbon-free power sources will take advantage of some legwork done ahead of time. The state Department of Ecology recently...
India, Australia collaborate on critical minerals for renewable energy and climate action
The Strategist
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July 13, 2025
India and Australia are reinforcing their partnership on critical minerals to secure supply chains and enable the global transition to clean energy. This strategic collaboration recognises that lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements and similar...
ISMA Urges Govt To Retain Ethanol Import Curbs For Farmer Welfare, Energy Security
ABP Live
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July 15, 2025
The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) wrote a letter to Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, voicing concerns regarding the potential removal of restrictions on ethanol imports for fuel blending, amidst ongoing...
Tesla’s India Entry: Why it Matters, What’s in It for Elon Musk and What It Means for India's EV Future | EXPLAINED
Asianet Newsable
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July 15, 2025
Tesla has opened its first showroom in Mumbai, India, marking a cautious entry into the market. Initially focusing on sales of imported Model Y SUVs, Tesla aims to assess demand before committing to local manufacturing. After years of...
TERI Signs MoU with SCGJ to Strengthen Capacity Building in Energy and Environment Sectors at IESW 2025
Energetica India
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July 14, 2025
The agreement aims to develop a collaborative framework for enhancing human resource capacity through joint initiatives focused on skill development, training, and knowledge exchange in the energy and environmental sectors. July 14, 2025. By News...