China in the crosshairs as EU launches sweeping plans to save its industrial future
The EU is implementing significant plans to bolster its manufacturing sector in response to competition from Chinese products and rising security concerns over Chinese investments.
Weak industry makes product tax grow less than GDP in 2025
Brazil's manufacturing sector shrank in 2025, resulting in product tax increases below GDP growth rates.
Physical AI Gathered Together... Glimpsing the Future of Manufacturing
The '2026 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition' in Seoul showcased advancements in physical AI, featuring robots and autonomous systems designed to revolutionize the manufacturing sector.
How the US ceded the robotics economy to China
The opinion piece discusses how the U.S. has lost ground to China in the robotics sector, emphasizing China's advancements in AI, manufacturing, and national determination.
The Czech economy grew by 2.6 percent last year
Last year, the Czech economy experienced a growth of 2.6 percent.
Greece’s manufacturing sector records strong recovery in February
Greece's manufacturing sector showed significant recovery in February, driven by increased output and domestic demand, although challenges in hiring and rising input costs persist.
Manufacturing: Increase in production and new orders at accelerated rates
The Greek manufacturing sector experienced a notable recovery in February, driven by increased production and new orders, as indicated by the latest S&P Global PMI® data.
Investors retreat as manufacturing sector loses appeal – MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria reports a significant decline in foreign investment in the manufacturing sector despite an overall increase in capital importation into the country.
Nvidia delays the bursting of the AI bubble again
Nvidia's recent financial results indicate continued robust demand in the AI sector, easing investor fears about the potential bursting of an investment bubble.
Russian arms maker reports kamikaze drone milestone
Kalashnikov has unveiled the KUB-10ME, a new kamikaze drone with a range exceeding 100 km, positioning itself competitively in the arms sector.
The industry has started to lay off more, cheap labor is no longer our advantage, says economist Koršňák
Slovakia is witnessing an increase in layoffs in the industrial sector as economic growth stagnates and companies seek to cut costs amid rising inflation.
A controversial decision, China with free rein and a union that is a thorn in the side
The article discusses the impact of Chinese imports on Argentina's manufacturing sector, particularly focusing on the tire industry.
US fixation on the hard-hat economy and making manufacturing great again makes little sense
The article critiques the ongoing American political focus on revitalizing the manufacturing sector as nostalgic and largely unrealistic.
New Study: Family Businesses are the Most Significant Employers in the Business Sector
A new study highlights that family businesses employ over half a million people in Finland, showcasing their vital role in the economy.
Analysis: What we know about Zelensky’s 'opening' of Ukraine's weapons exports
President Zelensky has announced the establishment of 10 offices for weapons export in the EU, aiming to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and boost the arms manufacturing sector.
Clothing is already 30% cheaper under Milei's management, but textiles are the manufacturing sector that lost the most jobs
Clothing prices have decreased by 30% under President Javier Milei's policies, resulting in significant job losses within the textile sector.
Sebastián Edwards: "The world does not wake up every day thinking about how to mess with Argentina: the country has to compete more"
Sebastián Edwards discusses the challenges facing Argentina's industrial sector amidst a global trend of deindustrialization, particularly in the context of U.S. industrial decline.
Ford and Geely Discuss Potential Partnership in Manufacturing and Technology
Ford and Geely are in advanced talks about a potential partnership that could involve manufacturing and technology exchange amidst growing competition in the electric vehicle sector.
The volume of industrial production grew by 1.7 percent last year
In 2025, the volume of industrial production increased by 1.7% compared to the previous year, with a notable growth in the manufacturing sector, while mining and energy sectors faced declines.
Piracy, the main competition for software companies in manufacturing in Mexico: Solidworks specialist
In Mexico's strong manufacturing sector, companies face economic challenges that lead them to use pirated software, ultimately risking penalties that are far higher than the licensing costs they sought to avoid.
Industrial production ends 2025 with strong slowdown
Brazil's industrial sector showed significant deceleration in 2025, with a quarterly decline reported for the first time since late 2024, leading to a mere 0.6% production growth for the year compared to 3.1% in 2024.
India-US Deal: Will India Become the King of Smartphone Manufacturing?
US President Trump has announced a tariff reduction on India, lowering it from 25% to 18%, which Prime Minister Modi has expressed gratitude for, potentially boosting India's electronics exports and manufacturing sector.
Canada: Rise in the manufacturing sector for the first time in a year
Canada's manufacturing sector grew in January, marking its first expansion in a year, though new orders continued to decline amid rising costs and reduced exports.
European regulations play into the hands of China's rare earth metals business
European regulations are jeopardizing strategic independence from China in the rare earth metals sector, as highlighted by engineer Jane Paju, who notes the fragmented regulations and incomplete supply chains force local resources to be processed in Asia.
Boost for Cheap EVs and CNG, Relief for Battery Manufacturing
The government announced significant measures in the 2026 Auto Sector Budget to promote lithium-ion battery manufacturing, making biogas-blended CNG cheaper and boosting EV and green energy initiatives.
Google, Amazon, OpenAI: this is the race to find alternatives to Nvidia
Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and OpenAI are intensifying their efforts to find alternatives to Nvidia, although Nvidia's dominance in the chip manufacturing sector remains unchallenged.
China seeks ‘safe and reliable’ AI supply as global tech race heats up
China plans to ensure a 'safe and reliable' supply of key artificial intelligence technologies by 2027, focusing on integrating large AI models into its manufacturing sector as competition in global technology intensifies.
Aircraft manufacturers: Airbus has not done enough with Boeing's weakness
Airbus is in a particularly hectic end-of-year period as it strives to meet its delivery target of 130 aircraft in December amidst continued challenges in the aviation sector.