Malaysia was the largest supplier of alloy to China in 2021
Exports of both refined lead and tin surged to multi-year highs as supply shortfall in Western markets forced open arbitrage windows.
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China’s auto exports top 2 million in 2021
New energy vehicle exports reported a threefold increase year on year by reaching 310,000 units.
Nintendo Switch sales top 100 million units
In addition to the continued robust sales, the company managed to capture demand among people staying at home amid Covid-19.
Xiaomi loses huge 8 per cent market share in India in 2 years
According to industry analysts, Xiaomi has been hit by component shortage in the mass-market, entry-level segment.
Viet Nam a rising star in Southeast Asia’s startup scene
In 2021, investment into Vietnamese startups reached more than $1.3 billion, with fintech the leading sector in terms of total deal value.
9 out of 10 Korean firms ‘not ready’ for supply chain risks: Survey
The survey also showed that 67 percent of the companies suffered damages due to supply chain risks last year.
Japanese company releases 1st bottle that keeps carbonated drinks fizzy
The company uses a unique processing technique to reduce unevenness inside the bottle and suppress the vaporization of carbon dioxide.
‘Peanut butter-jelly’ tech lets EVs charge in 20 minutes
LG Energy Solution is seeking to apply the technology in order to address the issues of insufficient charging infrastructure.
Global shipbuilding industry finds itself in turbulent waters
Global demand for shipping has been growing alongside shipbuilding, after it temporarily plummeted due to the pandemic.
China’s theme parks rise to the challenge
With increased demand for entertainment among Chinese, global players are eyeing this booming market.