Taiwan appeared to suffer the worst of the most powerful cyclone this year, which was still battering cities in southern China late on Wednesday night.

Forecasters have warned of gale-force winds, a huge sea surge and a damage bill similar to typhoons in recent years that caused billions of dollars in damage.

Carmakers and dealers are struggling to make money in the world’s biggest auto market and oversupply, along with fierce competition, has left scores of firms on the brink of collapse

Chinese officials have unveiled a plan to double the country's storage capacity for 'new energy' to 180 gigawatts (GW) by 2027.

India is Asia’s second-largest renewable energy market after China and has produced record levels of clean energy this month

A drop in production, sales and profits reflect how pressure to stay competitive is beginning to take a toll on BYD

Delhi finalising large cuts to consumption tax on 175 products, from hybrid cars to consumer electronics to ease the likely fall in exports to the US and lift consumption, sources say

Between 8% to 10% of the world’s total global greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to cement production

The world’s biggest carbon emitter, China, has seen its emissions fall by 1% in the first half of this year, but the news is not as great elsewhere

Indonesia has just announced a huge solar power project, while Australia has ramped up home battery sales and African nations snap up Chinese modules

Beijing has been pressing the solar sector to cut 'outdated production capacity' after companies lost about $40 billion last year

Huge cloudbursts cause havoc in mountainous parts of India and Pakistan, while China has seen peak levels in 330 rivers in recent weeks