Thailand's vehicle production in May 2024 reached 126,161 units, a 16.19% decline from last year. The decrease is attributed to subdued domestic sales, sluggish economic growth, an…
Sharp scales back its device business significantly, discontinuing large TV manufacturing, suspending operations at the Sakai plant and cutting staff.
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. announced a revolutionary “paint transfer sheet” that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the automobile painting process.
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…
Toyobo Fibers has developed “CfC yarn”, a composite yarn combining carbon and thermoplastic fiber. This yarn is soft like thread and easy to shape into three-dimensional forms.
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in April 2024 amounted to 120.90 billion yen ($777.78 million), an decreas…
In April 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production amounted to 104,667 units, a decrease of 11.02% due to a decline in the production of passenger cars and pickup trucks for domest…
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in March 2024 amounted to 136.65 billion yen ($886.77 million), an increas…
In March 2024, Thailand produced 138,331 cars, down 23.08% from March 2023. This drop was due to reduced domestic production and sales, particularly in pickup trucks and passenger …
New factories were licensed in March 2024, totaled 191 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 902.68 …
In 2024, the Japanese government designated it as the "first year of medium-sized enterprises," intending to boost support, investment, and wage hikes for this vital sector.
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in February 2024 amounted to 110.96 billion yen ($755 million), a decr…
New factories were licensed in February 2024, totaled 156 factories. Rayong was the province where 16 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,333.96 m…
In February 2024, Thailand produced a total of 133,690 vehicles, a decrease of 19.28% from the same period last year. This was due to a decrease in both exports and domestic sales,…
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in January 2024 amounted to 110.96 billion yen ($755 million), a decre…
In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…
New factories were licensed in January 2024, totaled 203 factories. Chonburi was the province where 17 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,176.00 m…
The January production reached at 142,102 units, decreased 12.46% (YoY). Produced for domestic use decreased 33.62% (YoY) and produced for export decreased 50.89% (YoY).
Japan machine tool orders in 2024 are anticipated to reach 1.5 trillion yen, marking the first increase in two years, though with a modest 0.9% rise from 2023.
New factories were licensed in December 2023, totaling 145 factories. Chonburi was the province where 17 new factories opened, with a total capital of 1,736.09 million baht
