Why 'China plus one' is paying off less than Southeast Asia hoped "China plus one" sent billions of dollars of investment into Southeast Asian factories. Yet the region isn't capturing enough value. Fortune · 6h ago
Critical minerals emerge as key India-Canada trade opportunity amid supply chain diversification: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Canada sees an opportunity to support India's supply chain diversification through critical minerals, particularly for the country's growing auto, electric vehicle and battery sectors, Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said. The Economic Times · Oct 3
From ocean waste to fabric: inside Spain’s sustainable fashion revolution Every year, more than 12 million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans. Spanish fashion company Ecoalf transforms marine waste and discarded materials into fabrics and clothing through a circular supply chain. But can sustainable fashion transform an industry built on overproduction? Euronews · Oct 2
Embraer, Mahindra choose Nagpur for potential C-390 assembly line in India Embraer and Mahindra are considering establishing a final assembly line for the C-390 Millennium in Nagpur, India. This project is dependent on the selection of the aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme. The proposed facility would involve assembly, system integration, and development of a local supply… The Economic Times · Oct 1
What a CITES Appendix Listing Actually Does for a Threatened Species The Three Appendices Are Not EqualCITES, the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora, sorts species into three appendices, and the difference between them is the difference between a ban and a bureaucratic speed bump. Appendix I prohibits all commercial international trade in the listed species. Appendix II… Times Life · Oct 1
Window Force Examines How Factory-Direct Windows Lower Embodied Carbon and Elevate Building Efficiency The global move to carbon neutral built environments calls for a serious re-evaluation of building materials, manufacturing logistics and structural energy performance. inkl · Sep 30
Mysore Silk Certification Explained: How to Check If Your Karnataka Saree Is Authentic Before You Buy What Makes Mysore Silk a Certified ProductMysore silk holds a Geographical Indication tag registered under GI Application No. 7, granted by the Government of India. That GI status means only silk produced under specific conditions in Mysore, and processed through the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), can legally carry the… Times Life · Sep 30
Irn-Bru maker records £10 million loss amid 'supply chain issues' Irn Bru manufacturer AG Barr has estimated that it lost around £10 million worth of revenue due to disruption to deliveries and reduced product… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr says supply chain issues lost firm £10m in sales The Scottish drinks firm said stock availability and customer service has normalised over the second half of the year. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas cattlemen beg Trump admin to call off ICE operations, say they depend on ‘stable workforce’ Cattlemen unite to plead with ICE to back off. We Got This Covered · Sep 28
Behind bigger price tags hides a fault line in India’s growth story India’s consumer durables face a third price hike in 2026 as copper, steel, aluminium, resin, logistics and energy costs surge. LG, Daikin, Voltas, Samsung and Godrej are raising appliance prices ahead of Diwali. The pressure exposes India’s dependence on imported components and highlights why deeper localisation, domestic manufacturing and stronger… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Why Global MedTech Giants Are Now Betting on Costa Rica Over Asia for Smart Factories Costa Rica hit $5.1B in FDI for 2025, ranked 8th globally per capita, and shipped $10.9B in medical devices. Here's what it means for U.S. supply chains. Latin Times · Sep 27
Embraer says Mahindra will be its partner for IAF's 60 transport plane tender, to partner with Adani for commercial planes Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has partnered with Indian Mahindra Group for the Indian Air Force's transport aircraft programme. The partnership will involve offering Embraer's KC-390 jet as a solution to replace older aircraft. Embraer has highlighted the KC-390's superior performance compared to the C-130J offered by Tata-Lockheed Martin. The company… The Economic Times · Sep 27
How Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ has kept it safe from China, indispensable to US in age of AI The latest meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again put Taiwan at the centre of the world's most consequential geopolitical and technology rivalry. The Times of India · Sep 26
International Business Times · Sep 25 Pentagon Can Keep Anthropic Out Of Its AI Supply Chain, Appeals Court Rules As It Rejects Claude Maker's Challenge The decision leaves a separate California ruling intact that struck down broader actions against the AI company under a different law.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Regulation and cost deter AI's N-power growth depite $4.6 billion push This year, investment in US nuclear startups has skyrocketed to $4.6 billion, showing strong investor confidence. However, challenges such as regulatory hurdles and the complexities of construction loom large for new nuclear power plants. As the appetite for electricity grows, especially from tech firms and data centers, experts forecast that…
Reason · Sep 25 Anthropic's "Supply Chain Risk" Designation Stemmed from Its Refusing to Agree to Contract Terms, Not Its Speech So the D.C. Circuit majority concluded in rejecting Anthropic’s First Amendment challenge.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Federal court says US government can label Anthropic a supply chain risk A federal appeals court has rejected Anthropic's challenge to the Pentagon's labeling of it as a supply chain risk
Reason · Sep 25 Anthropic's Claims Over Its "Supply Chain Risk" Exclusion by Department of War Rejected Some excerpts from today's long majority opinion by Judge Gregory Katsas, joined by Judge Neomi Rao, in today's D.C. Circuit… The post Anthropic's Claims Over Its "Supply Chain Risk" Exclusion by Department of War Rejected appeared first on Reason Magazine.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 EaseMyTrip's EMTev rolls out electric buses in Bhopal, targets 5,000 units annually in 5 years Easy Green Mobility has started the deployment of electric buses in Bhopal and plans to manufacture 5,000 buses yearly. The company aims to establish a comprehensive mobility ecosystem that includes manufacturing and operations. Their initial electric bus models have received type approval and feature advanced technology. For future expansion, the…
The Conversation · Sep 24 NZ’s supply chains are highly exposed. Could new AI agents make them more resilient? If 2026 has taught New Zealand businesses anything, it’s that the next supply chain shock is never far away.
The Economic Times · Sep 24 New FTAs provide comfort to invest in global supply chains in India: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal India's latest free trade agreements are designed to foster long-term investments within global supply chains, also ensuring tariff stability, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said. By tapping into a massive $60 trillion market, these agreements bolster investor confidence, he noted.
The Economic Times · Sep 23 D2C silver jewellery brand Unniyarcha raises Rs 10 crore led by Sauce The startup plans to use the funding for branding and marketing, expanding its manufacturing and supply chain capacity, and adding new product categories, cofounder Pulkit Bhat told ET.
The Conversation · Sep 23 How the US gave up its edge to China in processing vital rare earth minerals – and what that’s costing Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth magnet…
The Times of India · Sep 23 Who holds the leverage? Five cards Trump and Xi bring to the table The anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on September 24 serves as a platform to confront escalating tensions. Each leader arrives with their own strategic advantages in the realms of trade and technology, potentially shaping the discussions ahead. The intricate matters concerning Taiwan and rare earth supply chains…