PODCAST: Japanese Auto Cuts, and a Drugmaker’s Fall
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine Nissan and Honda weigh major cuts of up to 30% in their China car production. What's driving the trend, and is it likely to…
IPO-bound Guofu stuck at low end of hydrogen-power food chain
The new energy company has filed to list in Hong Kong, earning most of its money from hydrogen transport and refueling equipment Key Takeaways: Guofu Hydrogen has posted steady revenue…
Failed merger leaves Apollo Future Mobility searching for direction
The NEV maker has launched a plan to raise HK$210 million, seeking to repay debt after its bid for new life by acquiring a struggling rival collapsed last year Key…
Solar storm takes the shine off JinkoSolar
The solar panel maker’s revenue rose just 9.4% in last year’s fourth quarter, far slower than its 66% jump in product shipments, as the industry suffered from tumbling prices Key…
Why JL Mag came unstuck, but is getting back on track
The company is going through a difficult adjustment after a plunge in the price of neodymium, a key ingredient in the rare earth permanent magnets that are its core product…
PODCAST: US Targets China EVs, and the Passing of a Beverage Tycoon
President Joe Biden has launched an investigation into whether Chinese new energy vehicles could pose a national security threat. And beverage tycoon Zong Qinghou is dead at the age of 79.
Shanghai Refire hitches ride on Beijing’s green ambitions train as it eyes Hong Kong IPO
The maker of hydrogen cells has applied to list in Hong Kong, reporting rapid growth for its products as Beijing pushes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Key Takeaways: Shanghai Refire…