Nine leading Japanese automakers plan ¥3.98 trillion in FY2026 R&D for EVs, SDVs, autonomous driving, and carbon-neutral innovations despite market uncertainty.
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.
Power semiconductors like SiC and GaN are key to achieving carbon neutrality, but technological and manufacturing challenges must still be overcome.
The Japan Die & Mold Industry Association released a survey revealing that over 50% of its members expect a negative impact from Nidec’s takeover bid for Makino Milling.
VinFast announces the launch of VF 3 and a free charging policy for its electric vehicles in Indonesia.
Toyota overcomes headwinds to maintain profitability, steady cost reduction activities and other efforts resulted in an operating profit of 2.4642 trillion yen for the April-Septem…
Under the leadership of Panitan Kobkulsuwan, Thaisakol Group Co., Ltd. is proud to unveil the Light 5X 40V Vertical 5-Axis Laser Machining Center from OPMT at METALEX 2024.
In search of “Sharp-ness,” Sharp’s unique approach to the EV market will be put to the test as the company moves away from its traditional LCD business and accelerates its efforts …
Japanese automakers are being forced to rethink their China strategies. Nissan has closed some of its factories, Honda is planning to cut staff, and Mitsubishi has already withdraw…
Toyota achieved record profits in fiscal year 2023 due to stable new car sales, particularly hybrid vehicles, in North America, Europe, and Japan. Continuous product improvements a…
Currently, Japan is implementing its Sixth Energy Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by fiscal year 2030 compared to 2013. The power source mix is expected …
Accelerating All-Solid-State Battery Development to Improve EV Competitiveness with Long-Range Cruising and Low Cost.
Isuzu arms itself to defend its market leadership in pickup trucks (LCVs) in Thailand, holding the top market share of 30-40% and known as “the people's cars.”
Four tyre companies' capital investment increased by 7%, expanding high-value-added products responding to increased demand through structural reforms and accelerating development …
Japan’s manufacturing scene is in flux, with quality becoming a "management problem." "Industrial morality" is deemed essential for top management. Recent quality fraud issues at J…
Toyota has unveiled the new Century SUV model for the first time in the world, ready to enter the high-end market in foreign countries. Previously, the "Century" was the highest fl…
The landscape of resource diplomacy has undergone a significant transformation due to decarbonization, new fuels, and important minerals. Japan is accelerating efforts on resource …
