South Korea and Brazil are expanding their economic ties into emerging sectors such as AI, biotech, aerospace, and critical minerals, while seeking to streamline cooperation and boost regional presence amid new agreements and high-level visits.
The European Union has adopted a comprehensive directive to make repairs more accessible and affordable, encouraging reuse and reducing waste, with new regulations coming into effect in 2026.
The European Commission is implementing a centralized digital passport system for products like electronics and batteries, aiming to improve transparency, repairability, and resource efficiency across multiple sectors.
The robotics sector is entering a new phase with customizable, cost-effective options driven by open-source hardware, AI-driven inspection, and flexible automation tools, expanding capabilities across factories of all sizes.
Rockwell Automation and Augury are expanding their partnership with a new AI-driven workflow designed to turn factory machine data into rapid maintenance actions, aiming to narrow the current gap where only 43% of data is effectively utilized.
A leaked investor briefing forced Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek to pause a planned second funding round; founders, backers and regulators now face questions about chip sourcing, valuation and geopolitics, and why this matters to anyone watching the global AI investment boom.
Wire harnesses ensure power and signal connections are organized and streamlined into single bundled units in addition to keeping them insulated from heat, moisture, friction and vibration.
HKUST has launched an Industrial Alliance to fast-track robotics and AI from lab prototypes into real-world use, linking researchers, companies and students.
Authorities in Milan have intensified efforts to uncover a sprawling network of subcontractors allegedly exploiting Chinese workers in Italy’s luxury fashion industry, sparking a broader debate on industry responsibility and oversight.
As trade policies redefine sourcing standards, verified U.S. cotton with full-chain traceability emerges as a competitive advantage for apparel brands amid nearshoring trends and regulatory scrutiny.
German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann highlights the potential of the India-European Union free trade pact to deepen economic ties, promote investment, and facilitate borderless business growth amid ongoing negotiations.