China’s carbon price topped 100 yuan ($13.80) for the first time since the market launched in mid-2021, as large polluters add purchases before the introduction of tighter standards.
Iran’s Raisi Arrives in Sri Lanka to Foster Ties, Open Hydropower Project
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a brief state visit aimed at strengthening ties, during which he will also open a $514-million hydropower project.
EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say
European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.
Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam 2024 growth forecast to 6.0%
Standard Chartered has cut its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth this year to 6.0% from 6.7%, the bank said on Wednesday, citing lower-than-expected growth in the first quarter and global trade …
Japan’s moon lander wasn’t built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It’s still going after 3
Japan’s first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan’s space agency said after receiving an image from the device three months after it landed on the moon.
Japan launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese graphite electrodes for steelmaking
Japan’s trade and finance ministries said on Wednesday they will initiate an anti-dumping investigation into graphite electrodes from China.
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains
Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper class section.
Trump meets with Japan’s former prime minister Aso
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country’s ruling party, met with Donald Trump on Tuesday, becoming the latest U.S. ally seeking to establish ties with the Republican …
Japan’s corporate service inflation perks up in March
Japan’s annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2.3% in March, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting firms continued to pass on rising labour costs thanks …
Prime minister leaves Bangladesh for six-day visit to Thailand
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka on Wednesday for Bangkok on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral ties …