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Climate and energy
Hong Kong’s aviation future hinges on sustainable fuel policies, experts say
The industry is awaiting Chief Executive John Lee’s policy address, with experts saying investment in SAF is vital for Hong Kong to maintain aviation hub status.
13 Oct 2024 - 11:20AM
In electric buses as with EVs, it’s China versus rest of the world
12 Oct 2024 - 8:47AM
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China’s EV subsidy boosts ‘golden week’ sales as buyers lock in deals
7 Oct 2024 - 3:29PM
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Climate and energy
Hong Kong’s Vitasoy sees young talent as key ingredient in sustainability push
“We are at the beginning of the journey and we need help,” CEO Roberto Guidetti says as company works on climate-transition goals.
3 Oct 2024 - 7:41AM
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Vitasoy CEO Roberto Guidetti, photographed in the South China Morning Post office in Causeway Bay on September 24, 2024. Photo: Nathan Tsui
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Climate change imperils Asia’s middle class, Hong Kong reinsurer says
People in emerging markets risk being ‘thrown back into poverty’ by natural disasters amid an insurance gap, Peak Re CEO says.
24 Sep 2024 - 5:00PM
Climate and energy
China needs mandate to phase out coal by 2045, push clean-energy transition: experts
Such a mandate would require structural changes to the country’s power system and economic model, according to climate expert Simon Sharpe.
23 Sep 2024 - 10:29AM
China Business
China’s world-leading electric-bus maker Yutong touts new tech as exports grow
With quick-charge batteries from CATL, firm aims to extend driving range by 10 per cent while cutting operating cost by 20 per cent.
19 Sep 2024 - 3:00PM
China Business
Syngenta targets expansion in China to help boost food security, sustainability
Company aims to expand service centre network to 1,000 by 2028 from around 600 currently in an effort to educate more farmers.
18 Sep 2024 - 8:00AM
A farm machine harvests spring corn in a high-yield demonstration area in Li Que Town, Guangrao County, Dongying City, Shandong province, on August 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Climate and energy
Hong Kong developers form group to cut carbon emissions in building industry
Major procurement shifts, policy incentives and technical documentation frameworks are required to drive investments, alliance says.
14 Sep 2024 - 9:54AM
China Business
Hong Kong to tout strengths in dispute resolution at Southeast Asia roadshows
Justice secretary Paul Lam to lead another delegation to Brunei, Vietnam and Malaysia to promote the city’s ‘unique advantages’.
11 Sep 2024 - 8:01PM
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China Business
Hong Kong financial secretary says city well-positioned to advance Belt and Road
Hong Kong’s financial secretary said the city is well-positioned to help advance the initiative because it is a global financial centre.
11 Sep 2024 - 5:44PM
China Business
China’s carbon trading market to add steel, cement and aluminium sectors
By adding the three emissions-heavy industries, the trading scheme is expected to cover about 60 per cent of China’s carbon emissions.
10 Sep 2024 - 5:01PM
Bundles of steel tubes are stacked at a trading market near Shanghai on August 19, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg
Banking & Finance
Chinese home appliance giant Midea seeks largest Hong Kong IPO in 3 years
The jumbo IPO would be the city’s biggest new-share offering since JD Logistics raised the equivalent of US$3.64 billion in May 2021.
9 Sep 2024 - 5:02PM
China Business
China’s grid storage ‘mismatch’: too much gear, too little benefit
Massive spending leads to new equipment sitting underused – or idle – even as the grid sorely needs it to make the best use of clean energy.
7 Sep 2024 - 7:00AM
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China Business
Sanergy blames forced share sale for market meltdown
Sanergy Group’s 98 per cent stock-price crash was triggered when its largest shareholder, Otautahi Capital, was forced to sell part of its stake, the maker of graphite products says.
4 Sep 2024 - 4:34PM
China Business
China’s troubled solar sector may be nearing a turning point
Goldman Sachs sees imminent factory closures rebalancing the market, while Morgan Stanley reckons equipment prices have bottomed out.
2 Sep 2024 - 4:22PM
Solar panels are seen at the Tengger Desert Solar Park in China’s northern Ningxia region on August 21, 2024. Photo: AFP
China Business
In China, hybrid cars beat EVs in popularity on range anxiety, costs
Hybrid cars are cheaper and more efficient, reasons why Chinese consumers are favouring them over pure electric cars. Range anxiety and cost issues are deemed challenging for young drivers.
27 Sep 2024 - 10:09AM
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Science
All-bamboo plastic a step closer to reality with new processing recipe: study
Chinese researchers say technique to ‘remodel’ the tall grass into a plastic substitute could soon produce eco-friendly utensils, hats, phone cases and more.
29 Aug 2024 - 1:00PM
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China Economy
China pledges support for green finance in dense, sprawling economic zone
Guidelines have been issued for green finance in China’s economic nerve centre as the country continues its journey to decarbonisation.
27 Aug 2024 - 8:45PM
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Southeast Asia
Energy-hungry Singapore eyes Malaysia’s rainforests, Australia for clean power
Singapore is looking to its neighbours for sources of renewable energy as it aims to reach net zero by 2050 despite challenges.
24 Aug 2024 - 12:35PM
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Rainforest is cleared in Malaysian Borneo. Officials from Malaysia’s Sarawak reference Singapore’s demand when discussing plans to bolster renewable generation. Photo: Shutterstock
Business
China’s coal plant approvals plummet as renewable energy gains momentum
China slammed the brakes on approvals for coal-fired power plants in the first half as the development of renewable energy gained momentum, according to a new report.
22 Aug 2024 - 9:00PM
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Companies
HKIC-backed Spark, Thailand’s Bangchak tie up for 1,000 EV charging stations
HKIC’s maiden overseas initiative will help Thailand’s green transformation with cutting-edge technologies developed by Hong Kong firms, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
22 Aug 2024 - 12:45PM
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Commodities
Wind and solar to surpass 40% of China’s power capacity by year-end
China is making progress in cleaning up its act on cutting down the use of coal in its power generation mix, as the share of the dirty fuel falls below renewables for the first time.
28 Jul 2024 - 12:54PM
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OPINION
Colin Browne
Opinion
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On climate change, stitch in time from clothing industry would save nine
15 Oct 2024 - 12:20PM
Tim Daiss
Opinion
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China has built up an enviable gas supply. Now it faces a dilemma
6 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
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G.A. Donovan
Opinion
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Why China’s EV start-ups can now breathe a little easier
4 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
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Kenneth Tang
The View
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How Hong Kong can lead the way on sustainable textiles
4 Oct 2024 - 4:30PM
Xuyang Dong
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Tim Buckley
Opinion
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Why China’s clean tech glut is a net global positive
22 Sep 2024 - 8:30PM
Andy Xie
The View
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How China is becoming the Saudi Arabia of renewables
19 Sep 2024 - 5:46AM
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