Manufacturing

Biden calls for ‘win-win’ deal to resolve US auto workers’ strike
US president sends two government officials to Detroit, says corporate profits have not been shared fairly with workers.
Published On 15 Sep 2023
China’s factory output improves, offering hope of easing economic slowdown
Investment in real estate continues to fall, underscoring weakness in all-important property sector.
Published On 15 Sep 2023
India’s manufacturers cash in as brands seek refuge from US-China tensions
Indian firms are capitalising on a push by leading brands to diversify their suppliers away from China.
Published On 6 Sep 2023
H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
A human rights group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuse in Myanmar garment factories at various brands.
Published On 16 Aug 2023

Poor training, shoddy equipment leave thousands of workers injured in India’s auto hub.

Even as more small businesses have popped up across the island, some simply can’t afford what’s on sale.

Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold are alleged to have or have had supply chains or operations in China using forced labour.

India has made chipmaking top priority for its economic strategy and this pullout is a blow to efforts to get investors.

Deal with carmaker Stellantis aims to bolster electric vehicle supply chain and ‘strengthen clean economy’, gov’t says.

A slew of deals, including landmark decision for GE to jointly make in India engines for fighter jets, were announced.

Elon Musk will directly brief Prime Minister Modi on Tesla’s manufacturing plans for India, Reuters said.

In Asia, women factory workers powered manufacturing growth. Are there lessons there for the US?

‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.

China’s foreign ministry quoted Musk as saying he wanted to expand business in China and opposed a decoupling.

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