Brics power shift: renewables capacity set to surpass 50% as fossil fuel use shrinks

Rapid investments in grid infrastructure and energy storage is needed to fully harness the potential of renewables, expert says.

Hezbollah finance chief ‘eliminated’ in Syria, Israel army says

Commander was the head of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400, which was responsible for funding through Iranian oil sales.

AI, geopolitics, climate risk and private credit on bankers’ minds at HKMA’s global summit

‘We want to discuss how to navigate these changes and build resilience within the institutions to withstand any shocks,’ HKMA’s Eddie Yue says.

Senators want Biden administration review of undersea cable vulnerabilities

In a letter, a bipartisan group of 8 US senators cited ‘threat of sabotage by Russia’ and ‘growing role’ of China in cable laying and repair.

Zelensky urges soldiers to hold out in Russia’s Kursk region

‘The war must return to the area from which it started,’ Zelensky said on Monday after a meeting with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.

China takes bold step in turning public data into gold mine like land sales

A new document from the Communist Party paves the way for local governments to become the ultimate owner and seller of public data.

US court awards Bahamas firm US$1.6 billion in case against China Construction America

New York judge’s ruling turned on whether losses in 1,000-acre tourism project stemmed from excessive debt or construction delays.

Where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are likely to diverge on Southeast Asia

US presidential candidates may have similar strategies for the region but Harris could take more ‘personal’ approach and Trump ‘more transactional’.

Hong Kong’s climate actions must match its words

As the city lags behind in climate resilience, the government should do more to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

US adds 6 more Chinese companies to export blacklist for boosting Iran, PLA

Firms acting contrary to American national security in supporting Tehran’s ‘weapons of mass destruction programme’, says Commerce Department.