Suzuki Motor has agreed to sell its vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, to US automaker Ford Motor, according to local reports, as the Japanese automaker looks to reduce costs and streamline its global operations amid intensifying competition from Chinese automakers. The 65,000 sq m plant, located on a 66 hectare plot adjacent to Ford Thailand Manufacturing Company’s (FTM) existing vehicle production facility in the Rayong free trade zone, began operations in 2012 with an annual production capacit ...

Core Viewpoint - Suzuki is strategically expanding its production capacity in India by investing approximately $550 million to increase annual production capacity by up to 1 million units, responding to rising domestic demand for vehicles [4][5][6]. Group 1: Production Expansion - Maruti Suzuki has announced plans to add a new plant in Gujarat, which will be its second passenger vehicle factory in the state, to address the current pressure on production capacity [8][12]. - The company currently has a total installed capacity of about 2.4 million vehicles, with peak capacity nearing 2.6 million, which is fully utilized [8][9]. - The new plant is part of a broader strategy where Suzuki aims to invest $8 billion in India over the next five to six years, positioning the country as a global production hub for electric vehicles [5][12]. Group 2: Market Demand and Sales Growth - Maruti Suzuki reported a record monthly sales figure of 178,646 units in December 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 37% [4]. - The Indian automotive market is experiencing significant growth, with a 26.8% year-on-year increase in vehicle shipments to dealers in December 2025, marking the highest monthly growth for that year [8]. - The demand for entry-level models is strong, with an order backlog of approximately one and a half months, indicating robust consumer interest [4][8]. Group 3: Electric Vehicle Market Dynamics - Despite the growth in electric vehicle sales, which exceeded 270,000 units in 2025 (an 86% increase from 2024), the overall penetration rate of electric vehicles in the Indian passenger car market remains low at only 4% [15][16]. - The Indian government's electric vehicle manufacturing promotion plan has faced challenges, with no car manufacturers responding to the initiative, leading to its characterization as "nominally existent" [16][17]. - The uncertainty surrounding the government's electric vehicle policies has prompted Suzuki to focus on expanding production capacity and export capabilities to stabilize output and meet domestic and international demand [17].

Core Insights - Steve Klabnik, a senior technical expert in the Rust community, has developed a new experimental systems programming language called Rue in just 11 days with the help of AI tool Claude, writing approximately 100,000 lines of Rust code [1][11] - Klabnik's motivation to create a programming language stems from his long-standing interest in language design and compiler development, which he has pursued for over a decade [3][4] - The name "Rue" was chosen for its connection to Klabnik's admiration for Ruby and Rust, as well as its connotations and brevity [8] Development Process - Klabnik initially hesitated to develop a programming language due to the high expectations and complexities involved, which have increased over the years [4][10] - His perspective shifted with the advancement of AI tools, leading him to explore the feasibility of using AI to assist in compiler development [4][12] - The project faced a temporary halt due to work commitments but resumed in late 2025, with Klabnik feeling more adept at utilizing AI for software development tasks [5][6] Project Features and Goals - Rue aims to provide memory safety without relying on garbage collection, positioning itself as a higher-level language than Rust but lower than Go, focusing on usability [8][10] - The development of Rue has already attracted attention from other developers, evolving from a personal experiment into a collaborative effort [6][15] - The project is still in its early stages, with Klabnik emphasizing that it is primarily for fun and exploration rather than a serious push for adoption [15] Community Reactions - The announcement of Rue has sparked discussions in the programming community, with opinions divided on the necessity of new languages in the age of AI [15][16] - Some argue that the emergence of AI reduces the need for learning new languages, while others believe it enhances the value of language experimentation [16]

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Technology & Development - The session focuses on teaching the basics of app development using Swift and SwiftUI [1] - Participants will build a simple view from an iOS demo app in Xcode [1] - The session covers adding text fields and photos to capture input and saving information using SwiftData [1] - A complete, interactive interface will be created by the end of the session [1] - The session requires a Mac running macOS Sonoma 140 or later and Xcode 15 or later [1] Resources & Events - Additional sessions, appointments, and workshops are available via the Meet with Apple activities worldwide [1] - Apple Developer resources include video sessions, documentation, and forums [1]

Core Insights - The introduction of the Swift SDK for Android marks a significant shift in the Swift programming language's capabilities, allowing developers to create applications for both iOS and Android platforms, thus enhancing code sharing between the two systems [1][3][10]. Group 1: Swift's Cross-Platform Ambitions - Since its launch in 2014, Swift has aimed to extend beyond iOS, gaining popularity due to its safety, performance, and modern syntax [3]. - The new Android support enables developers to use a SwiftUI-like approach for interface development, lowering the barrier for iOS developers to enter the Android ecosystem [3][10]. Group 2: Development Team and Technical Aspects - The Swift Android working group, composed of Apple engineers and open-source contributors, is responsible for porting Swift's runtime and standard library to the Android architecture [5]. - The SDK supports core functionalities such as concurrency and memory management, potentially offering advantages over Kotlin in performance-sensitive scenarios [7]. Group 3: SDK Accessibility and Resources - Developers interested in trying the SDK can access detailed download and getting started guides from the official Swift website, with installation packages available for Windows, Linux, and macOS [8]. - Over 25% of packages in the Swift Package Index are already compatible with Android, showcasing the community's support for this initiative [8]. Group 4: Market Implications and Developer Reactions - Apple's move to bring Swift to Android is seen as a strategy to prevent developer attrition, as Android holds over 70% of the global market share [10]. - While the SDK is still in preview, it is expected to significantly impact the application development landscape in the coming years [11].

Core Insights - Indian automobile exports have shown significant growth in September, Q2, and the first half of the financial year for both passenger vehicles (PVs) and two-wheelers (2Ws) [1][2][3] Passenger Vehicles (PVs) - Total PV exports in September increased by 30.3% year-on-year to 87,762 units compared to 67,379 units in September 2024 [1] - In Q2, total PV exports grew by 23% year-on-year to 241,554 units, up from 196,196 units in Q2 2024 [2] - For the first half of the financial year, total PV exports rose by 18.4% year-on-year to 445,884 units, compared to 376,679 units in April-September 2024 [3] Two-Wheelers (2Ws) - Total 2W exports in September grew by 15.3% year-on-year to 429,562 units, up from 372,481 units in September 2024 [2] - In Q2, total 2W exports increased by 25% year-on-year to 1,295,468 units, compared to 1,035,997 units in the same period last year [2] - For the first half of the financial year, total 2W exports grew by 24.2% year-on-year to 2,432,410 units, compared to 1,959,145 units in H1 2024 [7] Company Performance - Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) achieved its highest-ever monthly exports of 42,204 units, growing by 52.2% year-on-year [5] - MSIL has already crossed 210,000 units in the first half of the year and aims to reach a target of 400,000 units for the fiscal year [6] - Hyundai Motor India has set a target of achieving 30% of its production as exports by 2030, focusing on markets in the Middle East and Latin America [6][7]

We’re excited to announce a landmark technical solution enabling financial institutions worldwide to manage digital asset workflows directly from their existing systems using Swift (@swiftcommunity) messaging and Chainlink in collaboration with @UBS.https://t.co/lv1i6bm2ZvWith Swift messages and the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), banks and institutions can seamlessly access blockchains through the same Swift infrastructure they have relied upon for decades.The first use case involved UBS Tokenize, the ...

Core Insights - Chainlink has developed a technical process that enables banks to interact with tokenized investment funds via Swift, enhancing the integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance [1] - A pilot program with UBS demonstrated the effectiveness of Chainlink's Runtime Environment (CRE) in processing subscriptions and redemptions for a tokenized fund using ISO 20022 messages [1][2] - The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve interoperability between traditional banking systems and blockchain infrastructure, allowing banks to utilize existing tools while Chainlink manages the blockchain operations [2][3] Group 1 - The blockchain workflows initiated from UBS's systems were successfully processed by CRE, which then executed the necessary transactions in the Chainlink Digital Transfer Agent [2] - This development is a continuation of Project Guardian, a tokenization initiative led by Singapore's central bank, which aims to enhance the use of Swift for triggering on-chain events [3] - Chainlink's recent pilot with 24 global banks and financial infrastructure providers aims to leverage AI to standardize data from corporate action announcements, addressing an industry cost of approximately $58 billion annually [4]

Core Viewpoint - Proterial has developed a new type of magnet for electric vehicle (EV) motors that does not use heavy rare earth materials, addressing supply chain concerns due to China's export restrictions on rare earth elements [1][2]. Group 1 - Proterial has created two types of new magnets, one of which has begun providing trial samples from mass production facilities, while the other is a next-generation magnet with improved heat resistance, expected to start shipping samples around April 2026 [1][2]. - The new magnets are designed to replace traditional neodymium magnets used in precision instruments and electric vehicles, offering stronger magnetic power [1][2]. - The development of these magnets is crucial as the automotive industry faces supply disruptions, exemplified by Suzuki's suspension of production for its Swift model due to rare earth shortages [2].