MANILA/TOKYO — Philippine conglomerate Ayala plans to exit coal-fired power generation by the end of the decade, becoming the first major power company in Southeast Asia to quit the fossil fuel. The move by Ayala’s energy unit reflects a broader shift in the region toward renewable energy, whose cost is […]
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Japanese builder’s methods mean faster, cheaper bridges in Asia
KOCHI, Japan — Kochi Marutaka takes on jobs that might give others pause, putting up bridges along mountain cliff faces in Asia, for example. The engineering company based in the southwestern Japanese city of Kochi uses a unique construction method in which girders are extended while suspended in the air […]
B&Q reopens half its stores as car makers and house builders return to work
B&Q has reopened about half of its 300 stores following a successful test run over the weekend with new safety measures in place. The DIY chain closed its doors at the end of March when a lockdown was imposed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, despite hardware shops being included […]