Automotive assemblers in Vietnam brace for cheaper imports from ASEAN

After almost two decades of waiting for Vietnamese consumers to become rich enough to afford cars, manufacturers including Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co. will have to contend with cheaper imports.

Asia should strengthen economies, financial systems - ADB Bond Report

Emerging East Asia countries should use the window of opportunity opened by the delay in US monetary policy normalization to strengthen their economies and financial systems, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its latest quarterly Asia Bond Monitor.

Outlook 2014: Improved processing to bring more gains

Increased consumption in the wake of stable rubber supply is expected to boost the rubber industry in 2014.

Edale expands into Asia Pacific region

The office is the next step for Edale who sees Asia Pacific as the next big growth area in its expansion plans.

motan-colortronic sets up subsidiary in Brazil

motan colortronic do Brasil LTDA in Piracicaba (S?o Paulo region) was established to serve the booming Brazilian market.

Global PLA market to reach $5.2 billion by 2020

The polylactic acid market is projected to hit $5.2 billion globally, according to Allied Market Research

AMETEK acquires 3D measurement provider Creaform

AMETEK, Inc. has acquired Creaform, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of innovative portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services for approximately $120 million. Based near Québec City, Canada, the privately held company has annual sales of approximately $52 million.

Palm oil falls on higher output concerns, exports support

MEDICA and COMPAMED 2013 keeping pace with the market

‘MedTech’ events increased emphasis on internationality and redesigned conference programme to be more responsive for industry needs

Treatment advocates challenge patent for new Hepatitis C drug

Action may speed generic manufacture, helping millions access affordable treatment

Nestlé expands factory production in Turkey

Maggi bouillon made in bouillon Turkey will meet growing demand in Saudi Arabia

A new concept for the sheet metal industry

Lantek has introduced the concept of Lantek Factory, which brings together its complete suite of software to achieve the aims of efficiency, communication and profit.