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New rules aim to protect the climate and promote cleaner cooling solutions. From 1 July 2025, Australia will introduce strict new rules that will change the way air conditioners are imported and sold. The government has decided to ban sm...

A major shift toward climate-friendly cooling technologies is underway in the EU The European Union has introduced sweeping regulations to change how air conditioning and heat pumps are used across the continent. The goal is to cut down ...

Soaring electricity use, public backlash over cooling limits, and government incentives reveal both risks and opportunities for the global air conditioning industry. In the summer of 2025, South Korea was struck by one of its earliest an...

Overseas sales now exceed 50%, driven by rising demand for household safety and smart gas detection. Shin-Cosmos Electric, a Japanese gas sensor and alarm manufacturer, is enjoying record growth in its North American business. In the fir...

A compact anaerobic digestion system transforms industrial wastewater into renewable biogas, helping companies achieve carbon neutrality. On August 1, 2025, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Environment announced the launch of its new system, BI...

As record heat grips the globe, Chinese-made cooling appliances are in the spotlight, bringing comfort from Europe to Africa. The summer of 2025 has been brutally hot, with many regions around the world suffering temperatures of over 40°...

Japan’s hot summer and Middle Eastern demand offset weak markets in Europe, China, and North America. In Japan, Fujitsu General announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 (April–June 2025)....

Direct-to-consumer strategy and high-value products offset weak housing demand and cautious corporate investment. In China, Daikin faced a challenging environment as the property market continued to deteriorate and consumer sentiment rem...

Premium products and stronger dealer networks drive growth, while inflation and interest rates keep the housing market under pressure. In North and South America, Daikin’s air-conditioning business faced a difficult environment during th...

Japan’s air-conditioning giant absorbs billions in tariff impact through price hikes, cost cuts, and supply chain adjustments. In Japan, Daikin Industries has reassessed the effect of U.S. tariff measures on its fiscal year ending March ...