Nine leading Japanese automakers plan ¥3.98 trillion in FY2026 R&D for EVs, SDVs, autonomous driving, and carbon-neutral innovations despite market uncertainty.
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New factories were licensed in June 2025, totaled 73 factories (2,630.35 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 16 new factory licenses.
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.
Thailand’s BOI reports over 1 trillion baht in investment promotion applications in H1 2025, driven by digital, electronics, and EV sectors — reaffirming the country's position as …
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.
New factories were licensed in May 2025, totaled 99 factories (15,754.51 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 16 new factory licenses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nidec cancels its bid for Makino after court rejects injunction, citing economic concerns.
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 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 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…
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.
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