August 11, 2025

Special Feature 1:

Significant reorganization of the supply chain
---Trump’s tariffs and the next “global factory”---

Special Feature 2:

Daifuku Co., Ltd., market leader in materials handling
---Striving for 100% automation of distribution---

A Bird’s-eye View:

Saudi Arabia and UAE
---Expanding investment to move away from oil dependence: diverse destinations carry risk potential---

News in Depth:

China’s LABUBU character dominates ASEAN
---A potential soft power threat to Japan---