China's First Laozi Digital Human Unveiled in Sanmenxia, Henan

China introduces its first digital human inspired by Laozi, blending AI and Taoist wisdom. Launched at the Yellow River Cultural Tourism Festival in Sanmenxia, Henan.

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.

Japan's Next-Generation Investment Forecast to Hit ¥730 Trillion by 2040, Says METI

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry forecasts next-generation investment in R&D, software, and robotics to grow 78% by 2040, reaching ¥730 trillion. Learn how innovatio…

Title: Winds of Restructuring in Semiconductor Foundries: TSMC Leads, China Closes In

UMC and Global Foundries explore a merger as TSMC dominates advanced chipmaking and China expands its semiconductor footprint. Industry shake-ups reflect growing global competition…

Fujitsu Shaping Thailand’s Manufacturing Future with ESG, Innovation, and Human-AI Synergy for Sustainable Industrialization

Fujitsu Shaping Thailand’s Manufacturing Future with ESG, Innovation, and Human-AI Synergy for Sustainable Industrialization

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.

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rise in March 2025, Thai Orders Up 6.7%

JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in March 2025 totaled 151.101 billion yen (approx. USD 1.05551 billion), marking a 27.8% increase from February 2025.

Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Fell in April 2025, but Thailand Continues 4-Month Growth Streak

JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in April​ 2025 totaled 130.214 billion yen (approx. USD 912.13 million), marking a 13.8% decline from March 2025.

Thailand’s Q1 Investment Applications Surge 97% to THB 431B, Driven by Digital Sector Boom

Thailand’s BOI reports Q1 2025 investment applications nearly doubled to THB 431B, fueled by digital and infrastructure sectors. Hong Kong leads FDI inflows.

Samut Sakhon Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in March 2025

New factories were licensed in March 2025, totaled 94 factories (13,552.0 million baht). Samut Sakhon province led the pack with 10 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…

Thailand’s March Auto Output Rises 12.5% from February on EV Growth, but Falls 6.1% YoY

Thailand's automotive production in March 2025 totaled 129,909 units, marking a 12.49% increase from February, supported by sustained growth in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and…

EEC Showcases Investment Potential at IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum in Seoul

Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the EECO, spotlighted Thailand’s EEC as a top investment hub at the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum 2025 in Seoul, promoting bilateral…

Mitsubishi Motors Partners with Foxconn to Launch EVs in Australia and New Zealand

Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn to introduce the Model B electric SUV in Australia and New Zealand by 2026. The partnership aims to reduce development costs and str…

Trump Ignites Tariff War: Auto, Steel, and Aluminum Under Fire

With the Trump administration’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China now in effect, Japan’s automotive industry — heavily reliant on North American supply chains —…

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rebound in February 2025, with Thailand Up 6.4%

JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in February 2025 reached 118.198 billion yen (approx. USD 801.03 million), marking a 1.8% increase from January. …

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…

Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in February 2025

New factories were licensed in February 2025, totaled 144 factories (22,858.73 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 33 new factory licenses and a total investment of …

Japanese Tire Makers Invest Aggressively: Four Firms to Surpass 600 Billion Yen

Tires Expand Through Aggressive Investments: Four Companies to Reach 600 Billion Yen, Boosting Production of High-Value-Added Products

Thailand’s Auto Production Drops 13.62% in Feb 2025 – Pickup Trucks Plunge 42.10%, Exports Down 9.48%

Thailand’s total vehicle production in February 2025 reached 115,487 units, a decline of 13.62% compared to February 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a 21.26% drop in do…

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.