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Daikin Reports Record Profit Despite Global Housing Market Slowdown
Japan’s leading air-conditioning maker overcomes U.S. tariffs and China’s property crisis with higher sales and cost-cutting. In Japan, Daikin Industries has announced the results for the first quarter of its fiscal year ending March 202... -
Tokyo to Offer $530 Subsidy for Air Conditioners Amid Record Heatwaves
Support for Elderly and Disabled Households as Japan Faces Dangerous Summer Temperatures In Japan, the government of Tokyo is preparing a major step to protect vulnerable residents from the extreme summer heat. Facing record-breaking tem... -
Japan, Panasonic and Osaka Gas Develop Industry-First Absorption Chiller for Hydrogen and Natural Gas Co-Firing
Existing gas-fired units can be retrofitted for hydrogen use, accelerating the shift toward carbon neutrality. Panasonic Corporation’s Air Quality & Air Conditioning Company, together with Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Daiga... -
China Advances Green Cooling: Phasing Out HCFCs and Cutting HFCs Under Global Climate Rules
Beijing’s Green Cooling Action Plan targets rapid energy savings and international alignment on low-GWP refrigerants. China is accelerating its transition away from environmentally harmful refrigerants under the HCFC Phase-out Management... -
Daikin Applied Strengthens Data Center Cooling with Acquisition of DDC Solutions
Hybrid rack-level technology prepares for next-generation AI and HPC demands. On August 18, 2025, in Minneapolis, Daikin Applied announced the acquisition of DDC Solutions, a San Diego-based company specializing in advanced cooling syste... -
Mitsubishi, Japan’s ZEB Facility “SUSTIE” Wins ASHRAE Technology Award for Excellence in Asia
Mitsubishi Electric’s next-generation office building sets global standards for energy efficiency and comfort. In a major recognition for sustainable architecture, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc., and Waseda... -
U.S. Tariff Bomb Hits Korea: 50% Duties on Steel and Aluminum Deliver Heavy Blow to Korean Manufacturers
The Trump administration expands heavy import duties to over 400 products, sparking turmoil in global supply chains. On August 18, 2025 (U.S. Eastern Time), the Trump administration announced a sweeping expansion of tariffs on imported s... -
Stay Cool and Protected: Japan Launches Air Conditioner Cleaning with Heatstroke Insurance
A unique service that combines professional AC cleaning with heatstroke coverage is now available in Japan for a limited time. In Japan, summers have been getting hotter each year, and concerns about heatstroke are rising among families.... -
TCL Unveils the Future of Air: The Little Blue Wing P6 Plus with Fuxi Air Model
An AI-powered air conditioner that learns, adapts, and creates the perfect indoor climate On August 10, 2025, TCL officially launched the Little Blue Wing P6 Plus AI Health Air Conditioner, introducing a new era of proactive air manageme... -
Revolutionizing the Future of Air: How Midea Is Redefining Comfort for Homes, Cars, and Beyond
Smart whole-home climate solutions blending technology, ecology, and everyday life On August 1, 2025, Midea unveiled its latest innovations in Shanghai, turning its product launch into a vision of future living. The spotlight was on the ...