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DTI readies safeguard duty on imported cement
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) intends to impose a safeguard duty on cement imports to ensure a level playing field and protect the local industry. In a statement on Tuesday, the DTI said imported cement will be slapped with a safeguard duty of P14 per 40-kilogram bag of Ordinary Portland
Why India’s electric truck makers are struggling to go local
India’s electric truck industry is facing a major challenge in meeting the government’s localization demands.
Ford reconsidering plans for Tamil Nadu plant amid Trump tariffs
Ford, the US auto giant, is re-evaluating its plans for the Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai, according to The Economic Times.
Packaging maker fires up factory in Cavite
MANILA, Philippines – SAKO Pilipinas, the local subsidiary of wooden products manufacturer Hong Kong SSG Ltd, has unveiled its new facility in Cavite, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza). Peza said in a statement that the 1,000-square-meter facility located at the Cavite Economic Zone was expected to boost the firm’s expanding operations.
China adds 295,000 industrial robots to tackle demographic challenges
China’s manufacturing industry has defied concerns over its shrinking population by adding 295, 000 new industrial robots in 2024.