Trump’s ex-secretary of state to help Japanese company overcome opposition to deal
Supply chain disruptions and labour shortages continue to hamper production
Executives see increasing signs of a shift to direct deals with cable manufacturers, car companies and other big buyers
Chief of Sony-Honda’s joint venture says Japan needs to shake up its conservative corporate culture
Premiums have soared, prompting calls to investigate a market reeling from inflation and theft
The urgency and cost of the climate transition make cheap green imports crucial
Shipbuilder in emergency talks with Wall Street backer Riverstone
Despite Chinese interest, president says he is ‘loyal’ to EU as he hosts German chancellor in Belgrade
Construction sector training body warns of shortfall of 150,000 workers
Billionaire founder and executive chair Andrew Forrest has been one of the most bullish voices backing clean fuel
Nasa is leading a global race to live and work on the lunar surface. But for all the investment there are no guaranteed rewards
Energy storage at a scale to power whole towns or cities is an essential part of the transition to net zero
There are alternatives to highly polluting blast furnaces, but they require vast quantities of green electricity
Prices of many secondhand electric vehicles now similar to those for petrol equivalents, says Auto Trader
Bloc unlikely to meet ‘overly ambitious’ goals for clean fuel despite €18.8bn in funding
Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds will remain ‘vigilant’ but is not planning to follow Brussels’ lead
Only European companies with big American businesses should consider move, says newly merged packaging group
Extensive satellite use in Ukraine conflict underlines sector’s strategic importance
Barratt says it will build fewer homes this year as it tries to catch up from effects of market slump
Green tech is stalling because businesses lack confidence that leaders will follow up words with actions
QuantumScape’s deal with VW is a rare bright spot in a tough market for electric transportation
Hesai says it has been forced to sue US government after allegations of military links
Highest ETF inflows in four years come as electric car sales flag
Many European and US companies are hesitant about having a significant local manufacturing presence
Rheinmetall chief Armin Papperger says German government providing ‘great level of security’