Amazon joins Google, Microsoft in going nuclear

As Big Tech companies consume more energy for data centres and artificial intelligence, they’re under pressure to commit to clean power sources. Amazon has followed in the footsteps of Google and Microsoft in announcing new deals with nuclear power providers. Also in the show – the International Energy Agency hails the dawn of the ‘Age … Read more

Can Europe get up to speed? Turbulent switch to electric vehicles

Can Europe compete? Part of the answer is on display in Hall 5 of the Paris Motor Show, which opened its doors to the public on Tuesday. Chinese maker BYD is signalling its play for the French market with affordable – albeit subsidised – fully electric models. We ask about EU pushback against those subsidies, and … Read more

Investors favour China post-stimulus, drop positive view on India

The optimism over Chinese stimulus measures has seen investors revising their stance on China. Notably, the upswing in sentiment on China is happening at the expense of India. Further, the surging growth expectations for China has also sent APAC ex-JP outlook to 20-month high, according to a BofA Securities’ Asia fund manager survey. While fund … Read more