... According to the International Energy Agency’s forecasts, global coal consumption in 2025 will remain near record levels and may even set a new high. Global production is expected to reach around 9.2 billion tonnes, primarily due to increased coal use in Asia. In countries like India and Southeast Asian nations, coal-fired power generation continues to rise to meet rapidly increasing demand. The largest consumer of coal, China, is likely to maintain its combustion levels from last year or reduce them slightly in 2025 (with a projected ...

... in the second quarter, the investment volume there reached two-year highs, largely due to significant rounds in cybersecurity (for instance, the Israeli company Cato Networks secured $359 million for the development of cloud AI security systems). In Southeast Asia, the situation is mixed: late-stage funding has slightly revived after a lull, while early-stage volumes remain modest. Authorities in many Asian countries are actively getting involved in supporting innovation. Chinese state funds are investing ...

... expected to remain near historic highs and may even break records. Global production is projected to reach approximately 9.2 billion tons this year, largely driven by increased coal usage in Asia. In countries like India and a significant portion of Southeast Asia, coal-fired generation continues to rise to meet growing electricity demand. China, the largest consumer of coal, is likely to maintain its combustion volumes at last year’s levels or decrease them slightly in 2025 (an expected reduction of less ...

... decarbonization. According to the International Energy Agency, global coal consumption in 2025 will remain close to record levels and may even set a new high. Global production is expected to be around 9.2 billion tons, primarily due to increased coal usage in Asia. In countries like India and several Southeast Asian states, electricity generation from coal continues to grow to meet rapidly rising demand. The largest consumer of coal, China, is likely to maintain combustion volumes at levels similar to last year or decrease them slightly in 2025 (a ...

... reflects a global trend of increasing popularity of electric vehicles. BYD is leveraging its competitive advantages, such as a wide model range and affordability, to penetrate markets. This also indicates a growing demand for eco-friendly transport in Southeast Asia. For investors, this signals prospects for companies specializing in EV technologies. Hashtags: BYD, electric vehicles, automotive, Singapore, Toyota, car market Volkswagen is considering transferring European capacities to Chinese automakers. The ...