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Industry digitalisation will remain uneven in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The survey, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), shows that 84.9% of industrial firms applied at least one digital technology in 2022, with cloud…

Prospects for manufacturing in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for manufacturing in 2018.

Weak GDP may delay policymakers’ ‘Industry 4.0’ plans

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INTERNATIONAL

This spending is needed as manufacturers are under pressure to re-engineer their businesses by deploying technologies to enhance productivity and develop and scale new products…

Fit for 55 could weaken EU industrial competitiveness

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EU

Further strengthening of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), combined with phasing out free allocations and introducing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), looks…

India’s offline retail is poised for a shake-up

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INDIA

Offline retail sector.

Ultra-fast fashion risks eroding sustainability gains

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INT

Brands in this segment of the textile and apparel industry such as the Chinese Shein and the US Fashion Nova saw their profits grow sharply as consumers cut spending and shopped…

Key EU response unlikely to soothe industry concerns

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EU

The proposals are the EU’s response to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) announced by the US government in August. Thus far, IRA subsidies appear to be encouraging major…

ASEAN differences will slow RCEP talks

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ASEAN

These talks have stalled over the scope of tariff reforms and conflicting bilateral agreements. However, following the likely demise of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the…

Europe is facing growing competition in wind power

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EUROPE

It is a successful long-term growth industry, but competition is increasing from Chinese suppliers in both European and external markets. Market mechanisms are squeezing…

Canada exchange rate lends manufacturers limited help

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CANADA

Manufacturing activity has increased only marginally in Canada over the past year, but overall results mask significant sectoral and regional differences. Exports will continue…