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.
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.
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.
New factories were licensed in April 2025, totaled 117 factories (10,248.99 million baht). Samut Prakan province led the pack with 11 new factory licenses.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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. …
