Tag: Manufacturing
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Kwame Griffiths Named Deputy MD for CPC Operations, Signals New Era for Ghana Cocoa Industry
Kwame Griffiths Appointed Deputy Managing Director for CPC Operations In a move that underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its cocoa processing sector, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Osei Kwame Griffiths as the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations at the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC). This appointment places a seasoned IT and engineering professional…
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Nokia Expands U.S. Investment with $4B Push into AI-Ready Network R&D and Manufacturing
Big Bet on American Innovation: Nokia’s $4 Billion Plan Nokia has announced a bold $4 billion expansion of its U.S. R&D and manufacturing footprint, signaling a strategic push to accelerate the development of AI-ready network connectivity. In collaboration with the U.S. administration, the plan aims to advance innovations across a broad portfolio, including mobile networks,…
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Nokia to Invest $4B in US for AI-Ready Network Connectivity
Nokia Announces a $4B Expansion Plan in the United States In a major move aimed at strengthening its technological backbone, Nokia confirmed plans to invest $4 billion in the United States. The collaboration with the administration signals a concerted push to expand U.S. research and development and manufacturing capacity, with a focus on AI-ready network…
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U.S. Businesses Urge Trump to Preserve North American Free Trade
U.S. Businesses Call for Stability in North American Free Trade Across a broad swath of the American economy, diverse industries—from airlines and appliance makers to vintners and parcel carriers—are rallying behind a shared objective: preservation and clarity of North American free trade. As the Trump administration shapes its approach to trade policy, executives say stability…
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Preserve NAFTA: U.S. Firms Push Trump on North American Free Trade
Introduction: A Wide Coalition Unequivocally Supports Free Trade Across the American economy, a diverse coalition of industries is urging the Trump administration to uphold North American free trade. From airlines and appliance manufacturers to vintners, parcel companies, restaurateurs, cattlemen, miners and tiremakers, the message is unequivocal: preserving North American free trade agreements benefits jobs, prices…
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Singapore upgrades 2025 GDP growth forecast to about 4% after Q3 beat estimates
Singapore ups 2025 GDP growth outlook on robust Q3 Singapore has upgraded its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4% following a stronger-than-expected third quarter. The revision, announced after recent quarterly data beat analysts’ estimates, reflects resilience across the economy and suggests a more favorable outlook than the previously projected 1.5% growth. The move underscores…
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Vianode to Build $3.2-Billion Graphite Plant in Ontario to Power EV Batteries
Vianode Announces Major Investment in Ontario’s EV Supply Chain In a move that underscores Canada’s growing role in the electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem, Norwegian company Vianode has unveiled plans for a $3.2-billion synthetic graphite plant in southwestern Ontario. The project, centered in the town of St. Thomas, signals a significant expansion of Canada’s critical…
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Vianode Announces $3.2-Billion Graphite Plant in Ontario to Power EVs
Vianode to Build a Major Graphite Plant in Ontario A Norwegian energy and materials company, Vianode, has unveiled plans to invest $3.2 billion to construct a synthetic graphite plant in southwestern Ontario. The project aims to support the growing demand for high-performance battery materials used in electric vehicles (EVs). Location and Scale The facility will…
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Vianode to Invest $3.2 Billion in Southwestern Ontario Graphite Plant for EV Batteries
Overview Norwegian materials specialist Vianode has unveiled plans to invest $3.2 billion to construct a state-of-the-art synthetic graphite plant in St. Thomas, southwestern Ontario. The facility aims to supply essential graphite for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), reinforcing Canada’s role in the growing EV supply chain. The project is expected to start with…
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AgiBot: The AI-Powered Home Robot That Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher
Overview: A New Kind of Domestic Robot In households worldwide, robots designed to tidy up and manage chores have long been a promise. A new wave of AI-powered service robots is turning that promise into practice. At the forefront is AgiBot, a Chinese startup pushing the boundaries of practical home robotics. The company is showcasing…