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Daikin Begins Mass Production of Residential Air Conditioners in Indonesia
Daikin Begins Mass Production of Residential Air Conditioners in Indonesia Indonesia: Japanese manufacturer Daikin has commenced mass...
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5 days ago1 min read


Samsung Buys FläktGroup for USD 1.68B to Expand Global HVAC Reach
Buys FläktGroup Korea: Samsung Electronics has acquired 100% of FläktGroup Holding GmbH, a German HVAC company, for GEP 1.5 billion (USD...
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May 141 min read


New Affordable Housing Initiative Commences in HÃ Nam
Affordable Housing Initiative Vietnam: Construction has begun on a new social housing project in Duy Tiên Town, Hà Nam Province, spanning...
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May 141 min read


BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group
BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group China: BDR Thermea Group has entered into several strategic cooperation...
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May 141 min read


Stout Sanitaryware Opens Exclusive Display Centre in India
Display Centre INDIA: Stout Sanitaryware has opened a new display centre in Goregaon West, Mumbai, India, offering a hands-on experience...
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May 121 min read


China’s Jinsheng Ceramics Announces $100 Million Expansion Project in Jordan
Sanitaryware JORDAN: China’s Jinsheng International Ceramics has unveiled a $100 million expansion initiative for this year aimed at...
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May 122 min read


India Purchases 14 million AC Units Annually, Demand Continues to Rise
AC INDIA- India recorded an all-time high of 14 million air conditioning units sold in 2024, reflecting a surge in demand driven by...
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May 121 min read


China’s Export Strength Shows in April, Up 9.3% Despite Tariffs
Export and import CHINA: Despite the implementation of steep new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods beginning in early April, China’s exports...
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May 121 min read


Malaysia’s Residential Construction Surges in Q1 2025 Amid Slower Property Transactions
Malaysia’s Residential Construction Surges in Q1 2025 Amid Slower Property Transactions Malaysia: Malaysia’s residential property sector...
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May 111 min read


Thailand's Shower Toilet Market: Future Prospects, Innovation, and Growth
The bathroom industry in Thailand is undergoing a noteworthy transformation, with the growing adoption of smart shower toilets reflecting...
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May 84 min read


LG Electronics Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh
LG Electronics Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh India: LG Electronics India Ltd (LGEIL) has...
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May 81 min read


Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit
Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit India: Blue Star Ltd reported a 21.47% increase in consolidated net profit for the...
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May 81 min read


Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25
Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25 India: Voltas reported a net profit of INR 236 crore (USD 28.3 million) for the...
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May 81 min read


LIXIL Reports 35% Rise in Core Earnings for FYE2025
Bathroom JAPAN: LIXIL Corporation announced its full-year financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, reporting a 1.4%...
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May 61 min read


Vietnam Targets Minimum 8% GDP Growth in 2025
GDP VIETNAM: Vietnam is aiming for a GDP growth rate of 8% or higher in 2025, with projections placing the national economy at over...
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May 61 min read


India to Revise Energy Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioners by 2027
Revision of ISEER Rating India: The Ministry of Power is preparing to revise the Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) for air...
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May 41 min read


Daikin India Opens New R&D Centre in Rajasthan
Daikin India Opens New R&D Centre in Rajasthan India: Daikin India has inaugurated its third research and development centre in the...
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May 11 min read


South Australia Launches New 626-Home Development in Noarlunga Downs
New 626-Home Development Australia: The South Australian government has opened registrations of interest for a new residential...
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Apr 301 min read


Gravity Bath Unveils First Flagship Stores in Delhi and Mumbai
Store INDIA: Gravity Bath has launched its first company-owned retail stores in New Delhi and Mumbai, marking a major step in bringing...
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Apr 291 min read


LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit
LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit India: LG Electronics has temporarily halted its initial public offering (IPO) plans...
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Apr 241 min read
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