Japan’s Machine Tool Orders in January 2025 Drop Below 120 Billion Yen
JMTBA reported that total machine tool orders in January 2025 amounted to 116.15 billion yen (USD 775.04 million), marking an 18.8% decrease from December 2024.
Thailand’s April 2025 Auto Production Hits 44-Month Low, While EV Sales and Exports Surge
Thailand's total vehicle production in April 2025 stood at 104,250 units, marking the lowest level in 44 months, down 0.4% year-on-year and 19.75% month-on-month.
14 Years of R&D Growth of Japanese Companies - Toyota Tops with 1.24 Trillion Yen
R&D spending has risen continuously for 14 years, with Toyota leading at 1.24 trillion yen. A study of 154 companies revealed a 6.8% increase in fiscal 2023 compared to the previou…
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.
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…
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…
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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.
Japan's Support for Medium-Sized Enterprises: Empowering Local Economies
In 2024, the Japanese government designated it as the "first year of medium-sized enterprises," intending to boost support, investment, and wage hikes for this vital sector.
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…
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.
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
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.
Major Investment Projects: TikTok and Siam AI Kick Off Investments in Thailand in 2025
Thailand BOI Approves Investments Worth A Total of US$5 Billion, Including TikTok’s Data Hosting Project.
Global PC shipments in Q1 2025 increased by 4.8%, reaching 59 million units.
PC Shipments on the Rise! Gartner reports global PC shipments grew 4.8% in Q1 2025, reaching 59 million units — driven by Windows 11 upgrades and U.S. tariff avoidance.
Thailand Reinforces Commitment to Strengthen Investor Confidence
Thailand is positioning itself as a top investment hub. At Ignite Thailand, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed commitment to investor confidence and economic growth.
Car Production in August 2023 totaled 150,657 units
The August production reached at 150,657 units, decreased 12.27% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,221,878 units, rising 3.13%.
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide GenAI Spending to Reach $644 Billion in 2025
Global GenAI spending is expected to reach $ 644.4 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, which increased 76.4% from last year. CIO is preparing to cope with this growth. From deve…
GWM Makes History as the First Chinese OEM to Mass-Produce EV Overseas
GWM achieves a groundbreaking milestone as the GWM Ora 03, also known as the GWM Ora Good Cat, rolls off the production line at the GWM Rayong factory in Thailand.
Japan's Construction Industry Embraces Wood for a Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral Future
CLT is fireproof, earthquake-resistant, and highly durable, contributing to decarbonization. The use of wooden construction and wood-based buildings is rising in the non-residentia…