Policy signals for heavy industry Malaysia unveiled an industry plan aiming to make its steel sector “fully green” by 2050, with milestones for low-carbon processes, recycled scrap use and renewable power sourcing.
Tariff concept and industry reaction The U.S. is considering a tariff regime that would tax foreign electronics according to the number of chips inside each device.
Big-ticket items and start date A 100% tariff on branded pharmaceuticals tops the list, alongside new levies on heavy-duty trucks, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture.
Private equity eyes productivity plays KKR leaders said Japan’s demographics create clear cases for investment in automation, robotics and AI software to boost productivity.
IFR data highlight rapid build-out China installed nearly 300,000 industrial robots last year and now operates more than 2 million, outpacing all other countries combined.
Households cut back as real wages lag A Cabinet Office survey found anxiety over prices and dissatisfaction with household “food situations” near record highs.
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