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TOKYO -- Australia will propose setting up international standards for ethical and environmentally friendly mining in an attempt to command higher prices for its minerals amid a sluggish market and competition from countries like Indonesia.
TOKYO -- Natural rubber prices have climbed to a level not seen in nearly three years on growing demand from China's electric vehicle industry coupled with poor yields in Thailand, a leading producer of the tire material.
SEOUL/GUANGZHOU -- LG Energy Solution is hitting a growth plateau as slowing European and American adoption of electric vehicles and Chinese competition together force the South Korean battery maker to rethink its aggressive expansion.
SYDNEY -- A prolonged slump in the price of metals used in electric vehicle batteries has spotlighted the challenges Australia faces in its quest to become a key player in the global green transition.
Elon Musk said Chinese electric auto makers will find "significant" success outside of China, even as his firm, Tesla, faces intense competition from these same companies.
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.
SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor eked out a gain in operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the same period the year before as electric vehicle (EV) sales slowed and unfavorable foreign exchange rates weighed on results.
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.