Indonesia aims to be ‘neutral conduit’ between 2 Koreas with visit to Pyongyang

Indonesia aims to be ‘neutral conduit’ between 2 Koreas with visit to Pyongyang

Indonesia could become an unlikely mediator in reconciling the two Koreas on their troubled peninsula, according to observers who cite a recent meeting between its foreign minister and his North Korean counterpart. Analysts also say Jakarta could play the middleman in strengthening ties between Pyongyang and Southeast Asia, given that North Korea is looking to expand its global diplomatic footprint. The visit by Foreign Minister Sugiono to Pyongyang last week on the invitation of his North...

Powering the future: how China plans to supercharge its EV revolution

Powering the future: how China plans to supercharge its EV revolution

China aims to double its electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity by the end of 2027, building 28 million facilities nationwide to tackle the uneven distribution of public networks and spur consumer spending in the auto sector. The expanded network will provide more than 300 million kilowatts of public charging capacity, enough to meet the needs of over 80 million EVs, according to a document released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The action plan, unveiled on...