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Toyota builds its first new vehicle plant in Japan in 14 years to maintain 3 million-vehicle production capacity, secure supply chains, and modernize domestic manufacturing for the…
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Nissan Motor accelerates its “Re-Nissan” restructuring plan, closing factories and cutting jobs while focusing on supplier collaboration and advanced technologies to recover from p…
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JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2025 reached ¥133.16 billion (US$902.31 million), up 3.5% from May
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Thailand produced 130,223 vehicles in June 2025, up 11.98% YoY. First-half production totaled 724,715 units, down 4.8%. Electric vehicle output surging. See full FTI breakdown.
Denso plans to begin local production of EV inverters in India by 2026 and in Thailand by 2027, strengthening its local-for-local strategy in high-demand regions including ASEAN.
Sharp and Panasonic shift their solar strategies by integrating AI, energy management, and high-value panels to stay competitive as cheap Chinese imports flood the global market.
China’s tightened rare earth export controls disrupt Japanese industries, including electric motor manufacturers and automakers. Japan and the U.S. seek cooperation to safeguard cr…
The Japan Robot Association forecasts a 4.6% rise in industrial robot orders in 2025—marking the first growth in three years—as global demand for automation rebounds.
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools totaled 128.718 billion yen (approx. USD 882.23 million) in May 2025, a slight 1.1% decrease from April.
YG-1 has developed the EV Mills – a series of solid carbide end mills that deliver reliable, high-performance machining at an accessible price point.
Thailand’s vehicle production reached 139,186 units in May 2025, marking the first growth in 21 months. Output rose 33.51% from April and 10.32% year-on-year.
In response to Nissan’s sluggish sales, major suppliers like Unipres and Kasai Kogyo are restructuring globally—consolidating plants, cutting jobs, and reducing dependency on Nissa…
Nippon Steel wins approval to acquire US Steel, backed by Trump’s reversal. A ¥4 trillion investment aims to boost U.S. manufacturing and counter China’s steel dominance.
Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors are nearing a long-delayed merger, aiming to defend market share in Southeast Asia against rising Chinese competition.
