Tag: China
China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog
China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.
New Australia–China agreement launches joint steel decarbonisation effort
Australia and China have formalised a new cooperation framework on steel industry emissions, with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to advance joint work on steel decarbonisation.
Red Earth joins global effort to launch ‘Microgrid-in-a-Box’ for homes
China’s Nebula Electronics Co, Germany’s ambibox, and Australian company Red Earth Energy Storage have announced a global partnership to jointly develop what they claim is the world’s first residential “Microgrid-in-a-Box” (MIB) – a compact, all-in-one system that integrates solar generation, battery storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Australian Steel Institute urges action on surge of cheap imported steel
The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has aligned itself with a growing international movement seeking trade measures against the influx of low-priced imported fabricated steel, particularly from China.
China launches landmark zero-carbon mining fleet with 100 autonomous trucks
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG Machinery (SHE:000425) has officially delivered 100 autonomous, all-electric mining trucks to the Huaneng Yimin Open-Pit Coal Mine in Inner Mongolia.
RMIT engineers unveil sun-powered tech to provide drinkable water from thin air
Engineers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of capturing water from the air, even in low humidity conditions where other technologies have struggled.
Detmold Group rolls out new sustainability goals
The Detmold Group has announced new global Sustainability Goals, including expanded aims to source more forest-certified fibre, boost recyclable content in products, maximise recycling and trash diversion, and source more renewable electricity.
ASX-listed First Graphene expands distribution network into China and Vietnam
First Graphene has announced its expansion into the Asian market with new distribution agreements in China and Vietnam.
Weld Australia urges government clarity on wind tower manufacturing
In a pressing call to action, Weld Australia has urged the Australian Government to address the looming question: “Will wind and transmission towers be manufactured locally in Australia, or offshored to China—again?”
Global dairy market faces slower price recovery, but remains positive: Rabobank report
Rabobank's latest sector research indicated a potentially slower-than-expected price recovery in the global dairy market, with China exhibiting reduced demand for dairy imports.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
