Can Laos become Southeast Asia’s next manufacturing hub?
As Chinese companies increasingly seek expansion opportunities abroad amid rising trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, Laos is trying to present itself as a prime location for these firms to set up their manufacturing units. SOURCE: DW Amata, a Thai developer known for its industrial parks in Thailand and Vietnam, recently announced the launch of a […]
Dedicated Geological Storage of CO2 Set to Dominate CCUS
Author: Eve Pope, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere, before either storing this captured carbon dioxide underground or using it for a range of industrial applications. CCUS has been identified as one of many vital decarbonization technologies that will […]
EMS & The Economist: Geopolitical Factors Shaping the Manufacturing Sector Amidst Weak Demand
Can the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts revive stagnant capital investment and business confidence? Join IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac as we unravel the intricate dynamics shaping the North American economy in our latest episode of EMS & The Economist. Utilizing IPC data, we uncover persistent demand weakness in the manufacturing sector, underscored by poor […]
BIS Imposes New Export Controls on Quantum, Semiconductor and Additive Manufacturing Technologies
SOURCE: Pillsbury Global Blog On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule imposing significant new export controls on quantum computing, cryocooling systems, semiconductor equipment, and additive manufacturing technologies. These controls are meant to align U.S. regulations with recent regulations adopted by several close U.S. allies […]