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LG Electronics Plans Third Manufacturing Facility in India
India: LG Electronics is preparing to establish its third manufacturing facility in India, marking its first expansion in the country...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


TOTO India To Focus on Expansion Strategy in Tier-II & III Cities For Growth
INDIA: TOTO is focusing on strategies driving demand for premium sanitary ware in India’s growing market. Shiozawa Kazuyuki, MD of TOTO...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read


Ceramic Tile Production Facility to Open in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: The Bäherden district in Turkmenistan’s Ahal region is set to host a new ceramic tile production facility, as announced by...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


Cera Sanitaryware Highlights Strong Q2 Performance
India: Cera Sanitaryware has announced its financial results for the second quarter ending September 2024. The company reported a 6.37%...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


Kajaria (Kerovit) Opens Largest Experience Centre in Chennai
India: Kajaria has opened its largest Eternity and Kerovit Experience Centre in Chennai, covering 15,000 sq ft. The centre is designed to...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read


Elterra Installs 1,500 Electric Water Heaters in Indonesia's new capital city
Indonesia: Elterra has joined the housing development project in Indonesia’s new capital city (IKN), Nusantara, by installing 1,500...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


LG Electronics Australia Appoints Virender Rana as Head of Business Air Solutions
Australia: LG Electronics Australia has appointed Virender Rana as the new Head of Business Air Solutions, marking his return to LG after...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


India's Inflation Set to Reach 5.81% Amid Rising Food Prices
India: Consumer price inflation in October is observed to be at a 14-month high of 5.81%, according to a Reuters poll of economists. This...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read


Climaveneta to Open New USD 48M Facility in India for Industrial Chillers
India: Climaveneta Climate Technologies (CCT), part of Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, is investing INR 400 crore (approximately USD 48...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Kohler to Introduce Chinese Cultural Designs in Product Expansion
USA/China: Kohler Co Ltd, a global bathroom and kitchen products manufacturer, plans to integrate elements of traditional Chinese culture...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


TOTO India Achieves Twofold Growth in WASHLET Sales in Just Three Years
India: TOTO, a global leader in sanitaryware, has achieved a major milestone with its WASHLET electronic bidet, surpassing 60 million...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Vietnam Sets Ambitious Economic Growth Targets for 2025 Amid Recovery Efforts
Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh projects economic growth of 6.5% to 7% for 2025, with an aim to exceed 7% as the...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Thailand Finance Minister Sets Sights on Surpassing 3% Economic Growth Forecast for 2025
Thailand: Thailand's economic growth is expected to reach 3% in 2025, driven by increases in spending, exports, investment, and tourism,...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Haier Group to Form JV with JSW Group, Invest $119 Million
India: Haier Group, a leading Chinese home appliances manufacturer, plans to establish a joint venture with India’s JSW Group, with an...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Copeland Appoints New President for Asia-Pacific Business Group
APAC: Copeland, a global leader in sustainable climate solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Toh as president of its...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Australia's Central Bank Sees Persistent Inflation and Strong Job Growth
Australia: Australia’s central bank anticipates a gradual decline in underlying inflation, revising its employment growth outlook upwards...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


LIXIL Reports Revenue and Profit Growth Amid Structural Reforms
Japan: LIXIL Corporation announced revenue and profit growth for the six-month period ending 30 September 2024, supported by new product...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read


LG Electronics India Sees Strong Revenue and Profit Growth in FY24
India: LG Electronics India reported a 7% increase in revenue, reaching Rs 21,557 crore (2.59 billion USD) for FY24, according to recent...
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Oct 30, 20241 min read


Government Increases Import Duty on ACs to Address Widening Current Account Deficit and Weakening Rupee
India: The government raised import duties on 19 non-essential items, including air conditioners, refrigerators, jewellery, diamonds, and...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read


KRN HVAC Signs $119 Million MoU for Heat Exchanger Plant in Rajasthan, India
India:Â KRN HVAC Products, a subsidiary of KRN Heat Exchanger, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read
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