... International Energy Agency forecasts that global coal demand in 2025 will remain near historical highs and may even hit a new record. World coal production is expected to reach ~9.2 billion tons this year – largely supported by rising consumption in Asia. In India and several Southeast Asian countries, coal-fired power generation continues to expand to meet the growing demand for electricity. China , being the largest coal consumer, is likely to keep its consumption around last year’s levels or slightly reduce it ( by less ...

... According to the International Energy Agency’s forecasts, global coal consumption in 2025 will remain near record levels and may even set a new high. Global production is expected to reach around 9.2 billion tonnes, primarily due to increased coal use in Asia. In countries like India and Southeast Asian nations, coal-fired power generation continues to rise to meet rapidly increasing demand. The largest consumer of coal, China, is likely to maintain its combustion levels from last year or reduce them slightly in 2025 (with a projected ...

... in the second quarter, the investment volume there reached two-year highs, largely due to significant rounds in cybersecurity (for instance, the Israeli company Cato Networks secured $359 million for the development of cloud AI security systems). In Southeast Asia, the situation is mixed: late-stage funding has slightly revived after a lull, while early-stage volumes remain modest. Authorities in many Asian countries are actively getting involved in supporting innovation. Chinese state funds are investing ...

... expected to remain near historic highs and may even break records. Global production is projected to reach approximately 9.2 billion tons this year, largely driven by increased coal usage in Asia. In countries like India and a significant portion of Southeast Asia, coal-fired generation continues to rise to meet growing electricity demand. China, the largest consumer of coal, is likely to maintain its combustion volumes at last year’s levels or decrease them slightly in 2025 (an expected reduction of less ...

... the US (American manufacturers are exempt from these duties); 40% tariff on goods re-exported through third countries to circumvent existing trade restrictions – a measure primarily aimed at counteracting the transit schemes of Chinese goods through Southeast Asia; 25% additional tariff on goods from countries that continue to actively purchase Russian oil (India is already affected, with other major importers likely to follow). These steps are the US response to protracted negotiations with China and the ...