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Bloomberg
20 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Mideast War Won't Shut Down the Silicon Road
The big theme in Asian supply chains over the past decade has been relocation. Entire industries have sought to pare their reliance on China by shifting manufacturing to other low-cost destinations like Vietnam and India. Japanese carmakers and Indian pharmaceutical firms have chosen Mexico to be closer to American demand. More recently, however, a new route is emerging — from Asia to the Middle East. Speculation that the US is on the verge of joining Israel's attack on Iran may unsettle business leaders' current plans and delay activity along the corridor. However, as long as hostilities don't spiral into a catastrophic event, such as the closing of the all-important Strait of Hormuz to shipping, they are unlikely to derail the economic case for a reprisal of the historic Silk Road.
Bloomberg
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
American Cars Could Use Toyota's Sales Network in Japan, VP Says
American carmakers looking to expand sales in Japan could consider using Toyota Motor Corp. 's domestic sales network, according to a senior executive of the Japanese carmaker. While US carmakers have 163 sales locations in Japan, Toyota holds more than 4,000, Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima said in a interview published Monday on the company's media site.
