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US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
Economy
By AFP

Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say. Earlier this month, Washington announced plans for hefty duties on solar panels made in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
Economy
By AFP

Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway business group by the end of the year and that he would recommend his chosen successor Greg Abel take over. Buffett indicated several years ago 62-year-old Abel would be his pick for successor.