World NM: Ford CEO: Up to 20% of factory workers are out on some days001505

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (CNN)Face masks are required again in major US auto factories and, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley, that has some workers deciding not to show up for work. General Motors, Ford (F) and Stellantis, the company that makes Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, agreed with the United Auto Workers union in early August… Continue reading World NM: Ford CEO: Up to 20% of factory workers are out on some days001505

World NM: Temporary labor market of Romania, increase of over 19 pct in first half of year (analysis)001504

The market for temporary labor has recorded an increase of over 19 pct in the first half of the year, most employments on temporary work projects being done on entry-level profiles. This year saw most job offers come in call centers, for positions as skilled or unskilled laborers, production operators, drivers, client service analysts, as… Continue reading World NM: Temporary labor market of Romania, increase of over 19 pct in first half of year (analysis)001504

World NM: Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation to foster future leaders001503

For the future industry field, the scholarship program will concentrate on future leaders in science and technology to help them take a lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In the field of international cooperation, the program will provide related educational opportunities and support scholarships to university students who wish to work for international organizations. For… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation to foster future leaders001503

World NM: 80 pct of Samsung’s 240 tln won investment likely to be poured into chips: analysts001502

Around 80 percent of Samsung Group’s investment plan of 240 trillion won (US$205.5 billion) is expected to be spent on chips, analysts here said Wednesday, amid its push to bolster technology leadership in the semiconductor market. Samsung, South Korea’s largest conglomerate, announced Tuesday it plans to invest 240 trillion won, with 180 trillion won allocated… Continue reading World NM: 80 pct of Samsung’s 240 tln won investment likely to be poured into chips: analysts001502

World NM: Japan’s Mitsui insurance ups investment in Israel’s Upstream Security001500

Japan’s Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. (MSI) has increased its investment in Israeli automotive cybersecurity startup Upstream Security, the companies announced on Tuesday, bringing Upstream’s Series C funding up to $62 million. New investors in the now-completed C round included Israeli insurance company IDI Insurance, 57 Stars’ NextGen Mobility Fund, and French investment club La Maison… Continue reading World NM: Japan’s Mitsui insurance ups investment in Israel’s Upstream Security001500

World NM: Samsung, LG to showcase advanced OLED display tech at IMID 2021001499

South Korea’s two largest display makers — Samsung Display Co. and LG Display Co. — on Tuesday said they will showcase their latest innovations at the country’s leading exhibition for display panels this week. The company will also display an under panel camera solution, which hides a front-facing camera underneath the screen, equipped in the… Continue reading World NM: Samsung, LG to showcase advanced OLED display tech at IMID 2021001499

World NM: Faurecia to highlight smart mobility at 4th CIIE001498

Faurecia, a global automotive supplier based in Paris, France, will showcase its innovations for smart mobility at the fourth China International Import Expo in Shanghai this November. The company promptly decided to attend the expo when it was informed that this year’s edition would feature exhibitions and activities centered around intelligent interconnection, autonomous driving, and… Continue reading World NM: Faurecia to highlight smart mobility at 4th CIIE001498

World NM: Beijing sets sights on higher-level open economy001497

China will align with high-level international economic and trade rules as it pushes to establish a new system for a higher-level open economy, a top commerce official said on Monday. As the world’s second-largest economy, second-largest consumer market and largest exporter, China has shortened its national negative list to 33 items, while the figure for… Continue reading World NM: Beijing sets sights on higher-level open economy001497

World NM: Passenger vehicle segment to lead sales recovery to pre-pandemic levels: Crisil001496

Passenger vehicles (PV) dealers are expected to lead a recovery among all automobile dealers sub-segments with 20 to 22 per cent revenue growth this fiscal to almost reach pre-pandemic revenue levels of fiscal 2020, rating agency Crisil said on Monday. Even so, automobile dealers’ overall revenues will still likely grow at 20 per cent on… Continue reading World NM: Passenger vehicle segment to lead sales recovery to pre-pandemic levels: Crisil001496