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Top Construction Material Producer in Vietnam, Restructures Three Core Divisions
Viglacera VIETNAM: Viglacera, Vietnam’s construction material producer and industrial real estate developer, has announced a...
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Sep 211 min read


TOTO India Expands Bathroom Portfolio with Focus on Luxury and Tech Innovation
TOTO India INDIA: TOTO India has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of season-inspired basins, faucets, and a new...
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Sep 211 min read


Bank of Japan Holds Policy Rate as Core Inflation Falls to Lowest Since November 2024
Japan JAPAN: The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady at 0.5% on Friday, following a 7-2 majority vote, with dissenters proposing a...
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Sep 211 min read


GST 2.0 in Effect From September 22: Air Conditioners Among Many Other Appliances Get Cheaper
GST 2.0 INDIA: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has been simplified under GST 2.0, effective September 22, with three main...
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Sep 211 min read


Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Jointly Manufacture Solar Water Heaters
Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Jointly Manufacture Solar Water Heaters Pakistan and Uzbekistan: Pakistan and Uzbekistan are considering joint...
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Sep 181 min read


India and UAE to Finalise Local Currency Trade and Payment System Integration
India and UAE to Finalise Local Currency Trade and Payment System Integration India/UAE: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set...
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Sep 181 min read


Daikin India Opens Nairobi Office, Aims to Lead Kenya’s AC Market
Daikin India Opens Nairobi Office, Aims to Lead Kenya’s AC Market India: Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), a fully owned...
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Sep 181 min read


Air-conditioner makers begin pre-booking ahead of GST rate cut
Air-conditioner makers begin pre-booking ahead of GST rate cut India: Manufacturers and dealers of room air-conditioners in India have...
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Sep 181 min read


LG Advances HVAC Research by Collaborating with Universities Globally
LG South Korea: LG Electronics has launched joint research initiatives with several universities globally to enhance efficiency and...
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Sep 171 min read


LIXIL to Standardize Use of “PremiAL” Recycled Low-Carbon Aluminum Across All Products
Use of “PremiAL” Recycled Low-Carbon Aluminum Japan – LIXIL Corporation, a leading maker of pioneering water and housing products, has...
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Sep 172 min read


Xiaomi Targets Growth in China’s Air Conditioner Market
Xiaomi Targets Growth in China’s Air Conditioner Market China: Goldman Sachs anticipates that Xiaomi is launching a new phase of...
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Sep 172 min read


Indian Government Reopens PLI Scheme for White Goods, Boosting AC and Appliance Stocks
Indian Government Reopens PLI Scheme for White Goods, Boosting AC and Appliance Stocks India: Shares of air-conditioner and consumer...
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Sep 171 min read


India’s Luxury Housing Boom Drives Surge in Demand for Premium Home Products
India’s Luxury Housing Boom Drives Surge in Demand for Premium Home Products India: India’s luxury real estate sector is witnessing...
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Sep 171 min read


Methven Appoints Rob Brooks as Product Manager
Methven Appoints Rob Brooks New Zealand: Methven has appointed Rob Brooks as Product Manager. Brooks brings over three decades of...
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Sep 171 min read


LG Introduces Sustainable Manufacturing Practices for 4-Way System Air Conditioners
LG PHILLIPINES: LG Electronics (LG) is taking steps to cut plastic consumption and carbon emissions by introducing a new material and...
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Sep 151 min read


Tissino Expands Online Trade Portal with New Retailer Tools
Tissino UNITED KINGDOM: Tissino has enhanced its online trade portal by introducing a range of new tools aimed at streamlining day-to-day...
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Sep 111 min read


Indonesia’s New Finance Minister to Review 2026 Budget and Inject Funds into Economy
Indonesia’s New Finance Minister to Review 2026 Budget and Inject Funds into Economy Indonesia: Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance...
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Sep 111 min read


Panasonic Launches Pilot Project For Energy Management System to Boost Solar Self-Consumption in Tokyo
Panasonic JAPAN: Panasonic has begun pilot projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area to test a new energy management system (EMS) designed...
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Sep 101 min read


GST Council Approves Next-Gen Reforms, Cuts Rates on Cement and Key Construction Materials
GST INDIA: The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a set of...
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Sep 101 min read


Saudi Arabia to Deliver 40,000 New Homes Under Landmark Housing Agreement
Saudi Arabia SAUDI ARABIA: Over 40,000 Saudi families are set to receive new homes following a tripartite agreement signed in Riyadh...
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Sep 101 min read
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