BYD Smashes India Sales Records, but Tariffs and No Local Factory Loom Large

China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) is surging ahead in India’s electric vehicle (EV) market, smashing its prior sales records—yet the automaker faces major obstacles. Despite consumer demand, prohibitive tariffs and the absence of local manufacturing are clouding its long-term prospects. BYD’s performance in India in the first half of 2025 is remarkable: sales in that…

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US Brands Struggle to Recover as Boycotts in Malaysia and Indonesia Drains Sales.

Across Southeast Asia, some of America’s most iconic fast-food brands are grappling with plummeting sales after prolonged consumer boycotts. In Malaysia and Indonesia, global names like Starbucks, KFC, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s are scrambling to stem losses, with far-reaching consequences for local franchise operators. In Malaysia, Starbucks, operated locally by Berjaya Food, reported an 18%…

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West Midlands to Lead UK’s Health Tech Revolution as Mayor Unveils Growth Push.

The West Midlands is set to become a national leader in health and medical technology as Mayor Richard Parker pledged to turbocharge the sector — a move aimed at saving lives, creating thousands of skilled jobs, and igniting the region’s economic growth. The announcement came during the Mayor’s visit to Coventry-based Cytecom, a pioneering diagnostics…

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Singapore Revitalizes Stock Market with Strategic Investments and Enhanced Investor Protections

Singapore is taking decisive steps to invigorate its stock market, aiming to attract more listings and bolster investor confidence. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has reported its highest annual earnings since going public in 2000, with adjusted net profit rising 15.9% to S$609.5 million for the fiscal year ending in June 2025. Revenue grew by 11.7%…

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Japan’s Murata Develops Stretchable Sensors for Wearable Medical Devices

Japan’s Murata Manufacturing is making waves in the wearable medical technology sector with its newly developed stretchable sensors, designed to enhance comfort and functionality for health-monitoring devices. As the market for wearable medical technology races toward a projected $85 billion by 2034, Murata’s innovative Stretchable Printed Circuit (SPC) technology, alongside contributions from Kyocera and Sanyo…

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“Finalists Announced for 2025 Master Chef Promotions Business & Hospitality Awards in Coventry”.

The air was thick with anticipation in Coventry as industry leaders, community figures, and hospitality champions gathered at Harmony Hall, Coventry. It was here, in an atmosphere charged with pride and celebration, that the finalists for the Master Chef Promotions Business & Hospitality Awards 2025 were officially announced. The awards, long regarded as one of…

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West Midlands Secures Major Funding to Train the Next Generation of Builders and Engineers

Thousands of young people across the West Midlands are set to gain new opportunities for a rewarding career in construction, following a major Government investment in skills training. Dudley College of Technology has been named one of just ten National Centres for Technical Excellence for Construction (CTEC), a prestigious new status that will see it…

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