Toyota to cut overseas production by about 83,000 vehicles after Strait of Hormuz blockade Toyota to cut overseas production by around 83,000 vehicles by November 2026 as Strait of Hormuz …
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Japanese anime production embraces domestically trained foreign artists to expand global reach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiForeign animators in Japan reshape anime production and global reach Foreign animators in Japan bring new skills and networks to studios, boosting production capacity while expanding the industry’s international ecosystem …
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Cell AgriTech plans commercial production of cultivated unagi in Singapore
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCell AgriTech advances lab-grown unagi, plans large-scale production in Singapore Cell AgriTech advances lab-grown unagi to commercialization, scaling bioreactor production in Penang and preparing large-scale manufacturing in Singapore. Cell AgriTech, …
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Tech supply chain warns helium shortages will prolong price and production disruptions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHelium shortages push up prices and threaten Asia tech supply chain Helium shortages and scarce industrial solvents are driving price spikes and production risks across Asia’s tech supply chain amid …
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China targets 70% domestic silicon wafer production by year-end
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Pursues 70% Domestic Production of Silicon Wafers Led by Eswin Expansion China accelerates silicon wafers self-sufficiency drive, aiming for over 70% domestic supply this year through rapid factory builds …
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Manufacturers in Japan and Germany adopt physical AI to boost production precision
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Germany Step Up Physical Artificial Intelligence on Factory Floors Japan and Germany are adopting physical artificial intelligence on factory floors to boost speed and precision, now with AI-enabled …
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Politics
India Accelerates Defense Indigenization as BEL and Startups Scale Drone Swarm Production
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIndia’s arms indigenization accelerates as Bengaluru firms, Bharat Electronics expand production and drone capabilities India’s arms indigenization accelerates as Bengaluru firms and Bharat Electronics expand production and drone capabilities, while …
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Mazda2 Production Ends in Japan in August as Company Shifts to SUVs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMazda2 domestic production to end in August as company shifts focus to SUVs Mazda2 production ending in Japan will stop in August, and sales in the domestic market will cease …
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Japan Eases Defense Equipment Export Limits as Firms Expand Production and Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Eases Defense Equipment Exports Rules as Firms Ramp Up Production Japan eases defense equipment exports rules, prompting IHI and Mitsubishi Heavy to expand production, investment and hiring to pursue …
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Honda China production halt exposes lag in EV transition Honda’s China production halt for gasoline cars in June 2026 highlights weak sales and its struggle to keep pace with China’s …