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Japan's two major automakers, Honda and Nissan, confirmed they are considering a merger. Soon after, reports emerged that Foxconn is interested in acquiring Nissan, aiming to bolster its brand in the electric vehicle sector.

In the shadows of COP29, two of the world’s most coal-dependent countries are still bidding to host the UN climate summit in 2026, offering what could be a unique moment to renew focus on coal, write two climate analysts.

Vietnam's renewable energy sector is booming, and Japanese companies operating locally are noticing the shift.

Malaysia's financial sector is intensifying its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Public Bank will invest RM 14.88 million (about 3.3 million USD) to install solar panels across all its branches and buildings.

In addition to reaffirming the goal of achieving 20% nuclear power by 2030 and extending it through 2040, Japan will also allow the construction of new nuclear reactors and remove the phrase "reduce dependence on nuclear power as much as possible."

As the EV trend continues to gain momentum, Malaysia's first homegrown automaker, Proton, launched its first EV, the e.MAS7, on Dec. 16.The base model is priced at under RM 110,000, making it highly competitive compared to existing players.

The government has ambitious plans for renewable energy but coal power is still on the rise.

In its push for net-zero emissions by 2050, the Indonesian government has announced plans to construct at least 20 nuclear power plants, with the first project expected to be awarded to US nuclear developer ThorCon.

This year’s record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines – which saw six consecutive storm systems hit the country in under a month – was “supercharged” by climate change, according to a rapid attribution study.

Ending the damaging price war may require fundamental reform. How did the industry get here, and how can it recover?