Manufacturing
From Assembly Lines to Front Lines: Why Renault’s Drone Deal is a Landmark Moment for Tech and Defense
Carmaker Renault is partnering with a defense firm to build AI-powered drones for Ukraine, signaling a major shift in tech, manufacturing, and defense.
The AI Superpower Showdown: 3 Overlooked Reasons China Could Win the Race
While Silicon Valley focuses on algorithms, China is building its AI dominance on three pillars: energy abundance, open-source models, and manufacturing might.
More Than ‘Winging It’: Why America’s Heartland is the Next Frontier for Tech and Finance
A letter from Ohio reveals a crucial truth: the future of the US economy is being built on a legacy of innovation far from Silicon Valley.
An 88-Year Streak Broken: Why VW’s German Factory Closure Signals a Seismic Shift in the Global Economy
For the first time in 88 years, Volkswagen is closing a German factory, a sign of deep crisis in the auto industry and a warning for the global economy.
From iPhones to Anodes: The Foxconn Insider Betting It All on America’s EV Future
A top Foxconn exec leaves the world of iPhones to build a critical graphite plant in the US, tackling China’s dominance in the EV battery supply chain.
Navigating the Tariff Tightrope: A CEO’s Dilemma and What It Teaches Every Investor
An Indian shoemaker’s tariff dilemma with a US client offers critical lessons in strategy, negotiation, and financial resilience for today’s leaders.
The AI Gold Rush’s Unsung Hero: How Foxconn is Building the Future (and It’s Not Just iPhones)
Foxconn’s profits are surging not from iPhones, but from building the powerful AI servers that fuel the global AI boom. Here’s why that matters.
Kodak’s Second Shot: Can a “Blue-Collar CEO” Reboot a Fallen Giant?
Kodak, a symbol of corporate failure, is attempting a quiet turnaround under CEO Jim Continenza. Is this a new chapter or a final gasp?
India’s Trillion-Dollar Tech Dilemma: Can It Innovate Its Way Out of China’s Shadow?
A top Indian industrialist warns that “shoestring” R&D budgets are forcing a dangerous reliance on Chinese tech, threatening India’s economic ambitions.