On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub
Google and miner want switch to renewables for island’s energy Data hub will be part of new cable…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
China vows to boost consumption, better balance demand and supply
BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) – China’s cabinet pledged on Friday to boost consumption by better aligning supply with…
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
China’s renewable energy dominance boosts climate diplomacy role China fills US void in climate negotiations, aids COP30 agenda…
Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
Swiss government says US tariff rate to fall to 15% from 39% US trade chief Greer says Switzerland…
US, Japan share unorthodox anti-inflation tool – fiscal stimulus
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The United States and Japan are both employing a novel inflation-fighting tool:…
Japan’s wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of…
US urges Europe to stick to oil and gas, not renewables
US companies secure deals to supply and drill for gas in Europe US energy secretary criticises global investment…
AI clouds up the economic dashboard
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The return of U.S. economic data when Washington reopens may do little to…
China’s internet firms cautiously revive lending as Beijing pushes consumer loans
Internet platforms cautiously resume lending business expansion Regulatory environment normalising after years-long crackdown Beijing seeks to spur consumer…
China’s factory-gate deflation eases in October, consumer prices rise
October consumer prices rise 0.2% from a year earlier Producer price index extends three-year drop but moderates Authorities…