High demand and soaring energy prices have forced some factories to shut down, adding further problems for already snarled global supply chains.
Tag: Factories and Manufacturing
Beyond Evergrande’s Troubles, a Slowing Chinese Economy
Investors are watching whether the property developer defaults. But in the background, the world’s No. 2 economy is flashing numerous warning signs.
They Never Could Work From Home. These Are Their Stories.
A parallel universe of millions of employees did not have the luxury of thinking about returning to the office — they never left. Six workers share their experiences.
Pressure Grows on U.S. Companies to Share Covid Vaccine Technology
Moderna accepted $2.5 billion in taxpayer money to develop its Covid-19 vaccine. But officials in the U.S. and overseas are having trouble persuading the company to license its technology.
As Germany Election Nears, Merkel Leaves a Strong But Vulnerable Economy
Chancellor Angela Merkel steered Europe through crises, and Germany has boomed during her tenure. But she has ducked changes needed to ensure the success lasts, analysts say.
How Biden’s E.V. Plan Could Help Tesla and Squeeze Toyota
A push to increase sales of electric vehicles favors companies that already have all-electric cars on the market and could penalize those that don’t.
F.D.A. Gives Approval for Emergent Vaccine Plant in Baltimore to Reopen
After a two-day inspection, the F.D.A. said operations could start again at the Emergent BioSolutions site where Johnson & Johnson doses were contaminated.
Mexican Workers on Border Get Vaccines to Aid Them, and the U.S. Economy
Workers in factories that produce goods for the U.S. are getting American vaccines. Officials in both countries hope the program will help reopen the border and restore their economies.
Factory Fire in Bangladesh Kills at Least 51
The blaze, at a seven-story building where fruit drinks, packing materials and plastic packaging were made, burned for nearly 24 hours.
Rooh Afza Cools India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh alike enjoy the sweet and herbal taste of Rooh Afza, a beverage that has endured the region’s turbulent history. Now it is aiming for the palates of a new generation.