Ludovic Subran Munich, Germany   ●   Sat, July 22, 20232023-07-2207:0312d5259e4d93052b0e76bee70b05a3fc0b2AcademiaTrade,economy,globalization,ASEAN,RCEP,China,US,EU,integrationFree Trade theorists have long warned of the implications of increased economic regionalization. Any development along these lines, they have long argued, would undermine key structural elements of the world economy. Of course, regional trade agreements need to be monitored carefully, so that they do […]

The South Korean government and the ruling party proposed longer-term tax cuts for companies that bring production back home to reinvigorate the country’s manufacturing industry, the chief policymaker of the People Power Party said on Friday. The party’s policy planning committee and the Ministry of Strategy and Finance on Wednesday agreed to amend tax laws, […]

Chase Corp., a manufacturer of protective coatings and tape, agreed to sell itself to KKR & Co. for $127.50 a share, or $1.3 billion including the assumption of debt. The purchase price values Chase at about 13 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization over the past year. It’s the latest indication that private […]

We spoke with Brandauer and KimberMills International, two UK SME manufacturers that are leading the reshoring charge, yet are insistent that backing from the Government will be necessary to make the most of this once-in-a-generation opportunity There’s something exciting happening in UK manufacturing. “And, for goodness sake, don’t whisper it…shout it out loud”, that’s the […]