By Kyu-seok Shim and Heejin Kim SEOUL, April 1 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing to expand cooperation in areas such as critical minerals and technology, Lee’s office said. The summit talks followed a welcome ceremony at the presidential … Read more
Kaleigh Harrison Deforestation has long been framed around a familiar set of high-risk commodities—beef, soy, and palm oil. But emerging research is shifting that narrative, pointing to a broader and more complex set of drivers. For companies managing sustainability risk, this change challenges long-held assumptions about where and how deforestation occurs. A More Fragmented Picture … Read more
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A tax rebate scheme for hauliers, a double fuel allowance payment and a reduction in excise duty to cut fuel prices at the pumps are all expected to be agreed by the Government on Monday but the measures due to be announced on Tuesday will initially be in place for only a number of weeks. … Read more
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath believes that India must turn this fuel shortage crisis due to the war in the Middle East into an opportunity to develop locally produced alternatives such as biogas. “What’s happening in the Gulf is a reminder of how critically dependent India is on a single region for most of … Read more
Edifier is moving to reset its global product strategy as changing work and entertainment habits reshape the consumer audio market. The company says the convergence of work and leisure is redefining what consumers expect from everyday audio hardware. “We expect particularly strong interest in desktop speakers, active bookshelf speakers, and wireless headphones. Australia has a … Read more
Kaleigh Harrison For years, micro- and nanoplastics have been viewed as more of an aesthetic and environmental nuisance than an active health risk. But recent findings suggest these particles are not just passive debris. In aquatic systems shaped by urban runoff and tire wear, plastic fragments are now acting as delivery vehicles—amplifying the toxicity of … Read more
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia’s demand for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining efforts to lower carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. Regional coal demand will rise by more than 4% a year through the end of the decade, driven by rising needs for electricity as economies grow … Read more
Kaleigh Harrison A new method known as Pressure Induced Carbon Capture (PICC) is offering a low-tech twist on a high-stakes challenge: reducing the cost and complexity of capturing carbon dioxide from industrial emissions. Developed by researchers at Texas A&M University in partnership with ExcelThermic Enterprises, the PICC system skips over the expensive solvents and high-temperature … Read more
Southeast Asian economies have signalled their readiness to allow more investments from the Gulf region in sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence and renewable energy, as they look to diversify growth and shield themselves from the impact of US tariffs. In return, the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is seeking partners beyond the Middle East … Read more