Japan Machine Tool Orders: June 2024
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2024 totaled 133.82 billion yen (US$909.95 million), a 7.5% …
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Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rise in September, Domestic and Overseas Markets Show Mixed Results
Japan's machine tool orders rebounded for the first time in three months in September 2024. Orders reached 125.36 billion yen (US$814.01 million), a 13.2% increase from the previou…
DigiKey to Highlight Automation Offerings and Services at SPS 2024
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Car Production in September 2023 totaled 150,657 units
The September production reached at 164,093 units, decreased 8.45% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,385,971 units, rising 1.61%%.
Thailand's Car Production Down 25% in October
In October 2024, Thailand produced a total of 118,842 cars, a decrease of 25.13% from the 158,819 units produced in October 2023. The decline was driven by a 7.00% decrease in expo…
Join the Thailand-Japan Sustainable Business Forum 2025: Advancing Carbon Neutrality Through Thailand-Japan Collaboration
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Toyo Glass Showcases Thick Labels, Elevating the Touch and Elegance of Beverage Bottles
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Isuzu's EV Truck US$1.35 Billion Investment, Set to Launch in 2024
Isuzu Motors is getting ready to make a big leap into electric trucks with a huge investment of US$1.35 billion next year and start producing electric trucks in 2024.
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Car Production in October 2023 totaled 158,734 units
The October production reached at 158,734 units, decreased 7.02% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,544,705 units, rising 0.65%.
85 Million EVs to Dominate Global Roads in 2025
By the end of 2025, 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc.
Thailand's Auto Production Plunges 20% in August 2023
Thailand's automotive production experienced a substantial decline in August 2024, with a total of 119,680 units produced—a 20.56% decrease compared to the same month in 2023.
Japan's Machine Tool Orders in October 2024: Thailand Sees a Sharp 50% Decline
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in October 2024 totaled 122,550 million yen, marking a 2.2% decrease fro…
