3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (252+ words) India: Blue Star expects margin pressure to continue during the July-September 2026 quarter as higher raw material costs offset the impact of price increases. Managing Director B Thiagarajan said the company may see some improvement towards the end of the quarter…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (183+ words) China: Shanghai will ease several property-related measures from Friday, including mortgage, housing provident funds and purchase subsidy policies, as authorities seek to support housing demand. For second homes purchased outside the city’s outer ring expressway, the minimum down payment for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (117+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com CHINA: Ziehl-Abegg has begun construction of a US$28.9 million manufacturing and R&D facility in Shanghai, China, scheduled to become operational in October 2027. The new site will replace its existing facility in Xinbang Town and expand manufacturing…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (195+ words) Thailand: Thailand’s economy grew 1.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding the 1.7% median forecast, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, GDP contracted 0.2%, compared with a forecast 0.6% decline. Growth in the first…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (192+ words) Samsung Electronics has completed a new HVAC manufacturing facility for its subsidiary FläktGroup in Pune, Maharashtra, establishing a production hub to serve customers across India and the wider Asia-Pacific region.The company held a completion ceremony for the facility, attended…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (181+ words) Japan: Japan’s economy expanded at an annualised rate of 1.1% in Q2 2026, easing from a marginally revised 1.9% growth in Q1 and below market expectations of 2.0%. Private consumption made no contribution to GDP amid elevated cost pressures, while government spending increased due to economic…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (97+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation. Germany: The DIY and garden retail sector recorded mixed performance…...