Japanese Firms Scale Back China Expansion to 21%
Japanese companies are “expanding” into China at a rate of just 21% due to sluggish domestic demand and U.S. sanctions, according to a JETRO survey.
Thailand BOI Says 2024 Investment Applications Soar 35% to 10-Year High of USD33 Billion
BOI said today that applications for investment promotion in 2024 soared 35% in value to 1.14 trillion baht (ca. USD 33 billion), the highest level since 2014, led by large foreign…
Mazda to build Module Pack Plant for Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batterires
Mazda to build Module Pack Plant for Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batteries for Automotive Use in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Electronics Industry Booms: 8 Major Companies Raise Full-Year Revenue Targets Amid Growing Digital Transformation Investments
Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).
DigiKey’s 16th Annual DigiWish Holiday Giveaway Kicks Off Dec. 1, 2024
DigiKey’s 16th Annual DigiWish Holiday Giveaway Kicks Off Dec. 1, 2024 by selecting 24 lucky winners
Gühring Thailand: Driving Innovation in Cutting Tools at METALEX 2024
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Ralf Alber, Managing Director of Gühring Thailand, shares insights into the company's market focus, innovative offerings, and strategies to address t…
Renishaw: Transforming Manufacturing with AGILITY® CMM at METALEX 2024
Renishaw is set to make waves at METALEX 2024 with the launch of its AGILITY® CMM range. Steve Bell, ASEAN General Manager of Renishaw, shared insights that position AGILITY® CMM a…
TAKAMAZ Unveils Innovative Smart Lathe at METALEX 2024, Driving Sustainable Manufacturing
TAKAMAZ is set to showcase its latest innovations at METALEX 2024, held at BITEC Bangkok. Part manufacturers are invited to explore the future of machining with TAKAMAZ’s cutting-e…
Okamoto Unveils Quick Touch Technology at METALEX 2024
Okamoto is introducing a groundbreaking solution at METALEX 2024. The new Quick Touch technology simplifies and accelerates the grinding process, offering unparalleled accuracy and…
Seven Passenger Car Companies’ Global Sales Fall 1.4%
Global sales by seven passenger car companies have declined by 1.4%, marking the first year-on-year drop in two years. Intensifying competition in China and North America is puttin…
DigiKey Adds More Than 611,000 Products and 139 New Suppliers in Q3 2024
DigiKey expanded its NPI portfolio during the third quarter of 2024, adding 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative products.
DigiKey to Highlight Automation Offerings and Services at SPS 2024
DigiKey is set to highlight its automation offerings and services at SPS 2024 from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Hitachi Invests in Indonesia to Expand Giant Excavator Production
Hitachi Construction Machinery will begin mass production of ultra-large hydraulic excavators with vehicle weights of 120 tons at its Indonesia factory from November.
ASEAN-Japan Collaborate on Next-Generation Vehicle Strategy, with a Roadmap to 2035
Japanese manufacturers hold a significant market share in ASEAN, but Chinese automakers have been gaining ground in recent years. By deepening cooperation with ASEAN, Japan aims to…
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs to Account for 43% of All PCs in 2025
Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of AI PCs will reach 114 million units in 2025, a 165.5% increase from 2024. These AI PCs will account for 43% of all PC shipments that y…
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5-Axis Tech Takes Center Stage! Almost 400 Industry Leaders Gather at The Event.
Almost 400 industry professionals gathered at the Thai-German Institute in Chonburi on October 3-4 for the "The Utmost Stories of 5 Axis Technology" event.
Toyota's Move Could Reshape the Steel Market
The hot-rolled steel market, once stable, is now facing a potential decline. Toyota's recent price cut on automotive steel has sparked concerns.
Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) Sign Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding
The Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), represented by President Mr. Somchai Jakkareen, Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), represented by Presid…
New Mazda CX-5 Hybrid to be unveiled in 2025, addressing the EV era.
Mazda is developing a new hybrid engine for its larger SUV, the CX-5, with plans to introduce it in 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its current models …
Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels
Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…
