Core Viewpoint - Thailand's Ministry of Industry has announced a ban on the construction or expansion of factories using mercury and its compounds in production, effective September 1, 2023, to comply with the Minamata Convention on Mercury [1][2] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new regulation prohibits the establishment or expansion of factories that utilize mercury in their production processes [1] - The ban aims to control, reduce, and gradually eliminate the production, import, export, use, and emission of mercury [1][2] Group 2: Environmental and Health Impact - The implementation of the ban is expected to prevent mercury emissions into air, soil, and water, thereby protecting public health and the ecological environment [1] - The regulation is anticipated to improve environmental quality and public health while enhancing Thailand's international image in environmental protection [1] Group 3: Industry Preparedness and Future Outlook - The ban reflects the commitment of the Thai industrial sector to fulfill the Minamata Convention, with ongoing collaboration between authorities and businesses to prepare for the complete phase-out of mercury use [2] - The prohibition is expected to promote green industrial production, enhance international competitiveness, and achieve sustainable coexistence with local communities [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Ming Shui Economic and Technological Development Zone is actively promoting industrial investment and project development, with significant contributions to the local economy and industrial transformation. Group 1: Investment and Project Development - The Ming Shui Economic and Technological Development Zone plans to complete a total industrial investment of 162.97 billion yuan and technological transformation investment of 107 billion yuan in 2023 and 2024, accounting for approximately 75% of the total investment in the district, with technological transformation investment exceeding 10% of the city's total [1] - The development zone has established a full lifecycle work mechanism for attracting investment projects, utilizing various methods such as industrial chain, scenario, ecological, and fund-based investment, resulting in a reserve of 110 projects and 67 signed projects, with nearly 90% being industrial projects [2] - The development zone maintains an annual initiation of over 15 industrial projects with investments exceeding 100 million yuan, implementing more than 260 industrial investment projects annually, which accounts for over 10% of the city's total [2] Group 2: Industrial Transformation and Upgrading - The development zone focuses on high-end manufacturing, with significant projects like the Jianghe Curtain Wall Green Manufacturing Center being completed and operational [2] - The zone promotes digital intelligence, with five enterprises recognized as national intelligent manufacturing excellent scenarios, and emphasizes green initiatives through energy-saving renovations and photovoltaic projects, earning the title of a national-level green industrial park [2] - The introduction of the Snow Beer project in 2022 has not only attracted supporting enterprises but also established the first seamless connection intelligent production line for canned beer in the country, projecting a revenue of over 2 billion yuan by 2024 [2] Group 3: Industry Chain Development - The development zone leverages leading enterprises like China National Heavy Duty Truck Group to create an ecosystem of "leading enterprises + supporting clusters," attracting 33 automotive industry projects in the past three years, generating nearly 5 billion yuan in new output value [3] - Traditional industries are being revitalized through targeted investments, such as the 2.5 billion yuan investment by Mingquan Group in a polyphenylene sulfide project, transitioning from basic chemical materials to new high-end materials [3] - New industries are being developed, focusing on low-altitude economy and aerospace information industries, with projects like the artificial crystal innovation platform aimed at addressing critical technology issues and establishing a domestic highland for artificial crystal materials and devices [3]

7月15日，2025中国—东盟国际工业博览会(广西)(以下简称"工业博览会")新闻发布会在京召开。本次发 布会聚焦即将举办的工业博览会，探讨中国与东盟在工业领域的合作新机遇。发布会上介绍，本次工业 博览会将汇聚全球20多个国家和地区的400余家知名企业，旨在搭建合作平台、打造辐射RCEP区域的国 际工业盛会。 此次工业博览会以"数智融合、链通东盟"为主题，定于2025年11月22日至24日在广西南宁国际会展中心 举办，规划面积2万多平方米，将汇聚全球20多个国家和地区的400余家知名企业，旨在搭建合作平台、 打造辐射RCEP区域的国际工业盛会，是响应国家战略、深化产业协作的重要举措。 "广西作为中国与东盟陆海相邻的唯一省区，是西部陆海新通道核心枢纽和面向东盟开放合作的前沿门 户。在此背景下，中国—东盟国际工业博览会(广西)应运而生。"大荣(北京)展览有限公司副总经理刘文 蕾介绍。 中国—东盟产业合作发展促进会常务会长廖斌表示，中国—东盟产业合作发展促进会秉持"交流合作、 发展共赢"宗旨，聚焦科技产业等领域，推动跨境园区建设，助力区域经济一体化。当前全球工业向高 端化、智能化、绿色化升级，中国与东盟贸易额破万亿 ...

首车下线仪式现场，不少当地民众兴奋地排队等待乘坐体验，并与展车合影留念（见图，本报记者宋亦 然摄）。53岁的当地居民若泽·维埃拉专门开车前来，他告诉记者："我来看看这家更绿色、更现代化的 中国工厂，相信会有越来越多电动汽车行驶在巴西的大街小巷。" "比亚迪工厂首车下线是巴西产业发展的重要标志，也是巴西与中国合作的新篇章。我们已做好准备， 迎接一个更加绿色、创新的巴西。"巴伊亚州州长热罗尼莫·罗德里格斯在仪式上表示，这座由中国企业 投资兴建的新能源整车制造基地承载着巴西发展绿色工业、实现能源转型的期待。2023年7月，比亚迪 宣布在卡马萨里市建设大型新能源乘用车生产基地，规划建成集整车、电池、电机等生产于一体的大型 生产基地综合体。项目全部建成后，预计年产量将达15万辆新能源汽车，为当地创造约2万个就业岗 位。 比亚迪工厂在环保设计上体现着前瞻性理念。厂区采用太阳能光伏屋顶、雨水回收系统、智能能源管理 等绿色技术，部分动力电池计划实现本地制造，推动整车本土化生产。比亚迪执行副总裁李柯表示，比 亚迪将继续把自身技术优势与巴西本地发展需求结合起来，助力巴西实现绿色转型。 在巴西巴伊亚州卡马萨里市，伴随着机械的运转声 ...