Vladimir Tkachuk, director of a Russian factory supplying Upyr drones to the military, was badly wounded and his driver killed in a car explosion in Bolshoy Istok near Yekaterinburg.
Economists and experts warn that proposed EV policy moves in Malaysia, including a potential sales levy and changes to import tax exemptions, could raise costs and weaken the nation's appeal as a manufacturing hub as charging infrastructure lags behind targets.
Tesla's Shanghai factory recorded its best June ever with 93,579 cars built, yet domestic sales lag as exports surge and rumors grow regarding a potential separation of Chinese and non-Chinese operations.
Lucid Motors announced a $1.4 billion operational reset led by new CEO Silvio Napoli, including cost cuts, layoffs, and a focus on robotaxis and a new mid-sized EV.
About 160 Arnott's Marleston factory workers in Adelaide, Australia, undertook a 24-hour strike over wage increases of less than $1/hour, insufficient to keep pace with the cost of living, despite the company's 9.5% offer over two years.
Filmmaker John Sayles discusses his 1987 film "Matewan," inspired by the 1920 Matewan Massacre in West Virginia, which depicted coal miners' unionization efforts against company agents and racial segregation tactics, highlighting enduring challenges to labor organizing in the US.
The sequel to 'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In', titled 'The Final Chapter', is filming on a set in Yuen Long InnoPark that meticulously recreates the historic Kowloon Walled City, featuring returning actors and new addition Daniel Wu.
Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics has garnered 13,361 pre-orders for its U1 series humanoid companion robots since early June, with initial deliveries scheduled to begin on September 16. The robots offer facial expressions, voice interaction, and AI-driven conversations.
China is shifting its growth strategy from exporting goods to exporting factories, technology, and brands globally. This comes as its traditional export model faces limits due to overcapacity and slowing domestic demand, prompting Beijing to seek new growth drivers.
Andy Burnham proposes a radical plan to decentralise English government, empowering regional mayors with tax revenues and investment capacity, aiming to address economic disparities and deindustrialisation by fostering resilient local economies across the country.
SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight, India's Vikram-1 achieves first private orbital launch, and the US considers offshore oil platforms as launch pads.
Geely and Ford have established a joint venture to assemble multi-energy and electric vehicles at Ford's idle Almussafes factory in Valencia, Spain, with deliveries expected to start in 2028. Geely will hold 34% and Ford 66% of the venture, aiming to optimize factory utilization and secure employment.
Despite Donald Trump's push to revive US manufacturing, companies like Zion Foodtrucks in Colorado face increased costs from steel and aluminum tariffs and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, leading to decreased business and tougher competition from Mexican manufacturers.
The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
China's low-cost business model requires reform, but structural issues, including local governments' reliance on manufacturing for jobs and tax revenue, hinder effective change and enforcement of labor laws.
British Sugar plans to close its Cantley factory in Norfolk by February 2027, potentially affecting over 100 jobs. The company cites low European sugar prices, high energy costs, and declining demand. A consultation will be held, with operations consolidating at other UK sites.
TSMC's CFO Wendell Huang announced an additional $100 billion investment, totaling $265 billion, to accelerate capacity at its Arizona factory. This expansion, driven by a multi-year AI demand megatrend, includes converting 5nm to 3nm capacity and developing 2nm technology, despite higher U.S. construction costs.
Port Adelaide's Adbri cement factory received EPA approval for a six-week trial to burn more plastic waste (RDF) for fuel. The local council seeks legal advice for an injunction, citing resident concerns over long-term health and emissions, despite EPA assurances of safety and monitoring.
TSMC is accelerating capacity at its Arizona factory, committing an additional $100 billion to expand its U.S. chipmaking footprint, driven by a multi-year surge in AI demand and strong government support, despite higher construction costs.
Rolls-Royce has transformed from a "burning platform" in 2023 to reporting a 40% profit surge for 2025, driven by resolving persistent durability issues with its Trent engines and increased demand. The company is also exploring re-entry into the narrowbody jet engine market and benefiting from AI datacentre generator demand.
A city in eastern China's Jiangsu province has signed an agreement with Alibaba Cloud and Wangsu Science and Technology to build a data center that will directly connect to renewable energy plants, aiming to boost token output efficiency by 62.5%.
Jensen Huang visited Tokyo, securing deals for a national AI factory (Noetra), partnerships with robotics firms, and agreements with chip-material suppliers. Japan aims to build its own "physical AI" for factories and robots, reducing dependence on foreign infrastructure, with Nvidia as a key hardware provider.
Samsung is accelerating the timeline for opening its AI chip factory in South Korea, part of a strategic industrial complex aimed at meeting global demand for artificial intelligence chips. The company plans to invest heavily in semiconductor production facilities.
Volkswagen's labour representatives on the supervisory board rejected a major restructuring plan reportedly including 100,000 job cuts and four plant closures. The plan was voted down 12-7. The company reported an 8.6% drop in Q2 vehicle deliveries.
