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Nippon Drops Lawsuit Against Toyota Over Japanese Competition Concerns

The Asian steelmaker said November 2 that internal disputes amongst Japanese companies would hurt the country during a time of market uncertainty and a shift toward carbon neutrality.

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Transnet Starts South Africa Rail Reform With Key Unit Formed

The company has requested a bailout from the state of about 100 billion rand ($5.3 billion) over the next two years.

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U.S. Truck Shipment Volumes and Spend Decline for Third Quarter in a Row

While the overall economy continues to grow, U.S. Bank said, the truck freight economy is still impacted by many factors, including consumer spending on experiences over tangible goods.

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Vast Majority of Companies Believe AI Will Impact Product Development and Manufacturing

Responders raised concerns about workforce productivity with 62% of interviewees claiming they are training existing staffers in order to enhance their skills and productivity.

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Slump in Big Purchases Clashes With Government’s Strong Consumer Data

One explanation for the divergence is that Americans are souring on the future. Polls show waning confidence in the economy.

Harley-Davidson, which sells motorcyles through dealerships like this one in Kentucky, saw revenue plummet last quarter. The company blamed high interest rates and inflation for weakening demand. Photo: Bloomberg

U.K. Backs Suspension of Deep-Sea Mining in Environmental U-Turn

The U.K. environment secretary said a U.K.-based environmental science network would be launched, to gather data on the environmental impact of deep-sea mining.

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New York Awards Contracts for Three Offshore Wind Projects

The contracts are part of a sweeping set of awards that will lead to the installation of as much as 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy.

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CSCMP Report Addresses Vulnerabilities of the U.S. Semiconductor Market

The report suggests the U.S. is in for an extended period of perhaps a decade or more of change regarding how supply chains for semiconductors are designed and executed.

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An EV Talent Gap Will Weaken the U.S. Battery Supply

America’s battery supply chain is still in development, but to ensure its resilience and reliability will call for best-in-class professionals.

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Chinese Heavy Metal: Export License Rules Risk Thrashing Green-Tech Industry Margins

Companies need to prepare for the fact that uncertainty combined with high demand will result in volatility in the short run and beyond.

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Expansion of Chinese Ownership of Farms in U.S. Raises Concerns

A bill by Reps. Tom Kunse, R-Clare, and Matt Hall, R-Richland, would make the purchase of farmland by Chinese entities more difficult.

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India Plans Local Material Mandate for Solar Module Makers

The government aims to initially make local manufacturing of solar cells mandatory, Power and Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh said at a live-streamed event in New Delhi October 20.

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