Taiwan has firmly rejected suggestions that nearly half of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity could be relocated to the United States, underscoring the depth and complexity of an industry ecosystem that officials say cannot simply be transplanted overseas. The response follows renewed calls from
China’s humanoid robot industry is accelerating faster than expected, with new forecasts pointing to a sharp increase in unit sales as production costs fall and commercial adoption widens. A revised outlook from a major US investment bank now expects China’s humanoid robot sales
Vietnam’s industrial push into electric vehicles is gaining momentum as local manufacturer Kim Long Motor moves forward with a battery production partnership involving China’s BYD. The planned facility, valued at around $130 million, will be built in central Vietnam and focus initially on
US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would establish a federally backed reserve of critical minerals, signaling a deeper shift in how Washington approaches resource security and industrial policy. The proposal outlines a $2.5 billion framework designed to purchase and store materials such as
China has placed stronger export control rules and supply chain security at the centre of its economic strategy for 2026, as policymakers seek to protect national interests amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and external pressure. The renewed focus reflects Beijing’s assessment that economic resilience
China remains the backbone of global manufacturing even as growth slows and supply chains diversify. From electronics and machinery to textiles and consumer goods, Chinese factories still anchor production networks that span Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. What is changing is not
Economic security has become one of the most important considerations in modern geopolitics. Nations are increasingly aware that their economic stability, technological readiness and supply chain resilience are directly tied to their strategic strength. Instead of viewing economics and security as separate issues,
Malaysia is stepping up its engagement with Africa as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim embarks on visits to Ethiopia, South Africa and Kenya, framing the continent as a growing “strategic collaborator” for new trade routes, diversified supply chains and rising consumer markets. The outreach
