Asia's thermal coal imports are expected to rise for a third straight month in July, driven by stronger demand from China, Japan and South Korea during peak summer, Reuters reported. India is the exception, with imports projected to hit an 11-month low as higher coal prices discourage purchases despite record electricity demand and lower stockpiles.

Asia's thermal coal imports are expected to rise for a third straight month in July, driven by stronger demand from China, Japan and South Korea during peak summer, Reuters…

Asia boosted imports of thermal coal for a third straight month in July as major buyers such as China, Japan and South Korea bought more of the fuel to meet peak summer demand.