The Lantau Group
Coverage of The Lantau Group in the Nexus archive.
- China’s Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Inner Mongolia, China’s largest base for both renewable energy and coal production, is expanding solar and wind capacity while maintaining reliance on coal. The region’s 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy reflects China’s broader transition, where renewables grow alongside continued coal use to ensure power stability.
- China’s Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Inner Mongolia is expanding solar and wind energy but continues to rely heavily on coal, reflecting China’s broader energy transition. The region’s 'all-of-the-above' approach combines renewable projects like the Dalad Banner solar farm with coal-fired plants to meet growing power demands and stabilize supply.
- China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
Inner Mongolia is expanding solar and wind energy but continues to rely heavily on coal, reflecting China's broader energy transition strategy. The region, a key node in China's West-to-East Power Transmission Project, generates electricity from both renewables and coal to meet growing demand and ensure grid stability.
- Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia
The Iran war has led to soaring jet fuel costs and flight disruptions, straining tourism-dependent economies in Southeast Asia. Countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia face declining tourism as higher travel costs and uncertainties deter visitors, compounding challenges from the pandemic.