AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSteel Ambitions: India’s draft steel policy targets annual capacity of 604 million tonnes by 2047, with infrastructure and manufacturing expected to drive demand and plans to cut reliance on imported coking coal. Auto Safety: China is proposing physical controls for safety-critical vehicle functions and bans on hidden door handles and foldable screens, requiring more testing of new designs. Investment: Japan’s Marubeni is exploring fertiliser, IT, ship-recycling and Toyota vehicle projects in Bangladesh, while South Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province plans a 1.5 trillion won advanced manufacturing base spanning robotics, quantum technology and biotech. Trade and Costs: US manufacturers say tariffs have added millions in costs for some businesses, compounded by higher shipping charges and policy uncertainty. Industrial Cooperation: The UAE and Japan are pursuing collaboration in AI, robotics and digital manufacturing; a Bahrain forum also announced GCC deals across energy storage, aluminium, food and auto components. Factory Expansion: Baker Hughes has expanded its French compressor facility to double production capacity for zero-emission technology. Export Opportunity: Kenya is eyeing electric tuk-tuks from China’s Luoyang cluster, which produces about a third of China’s three-wheelers.
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