Yamaha will begin the modernization of its manufacturing unit located in Manaus (AM) with a financial injection of R$ 15 million. This resource was obtained through the Financing Company for Studies and Projects (Finep) and will be applied to implementing advanced technologies in automation, robotics, and the digitalization of production processes.
This initiative is part of the Finep Inovacred program – Technological Diffusion for Innovation and marks the first long-term collaboration between Yamaha and a public innovation funding entity. The company aims to optimize production, reduce energy consumption, increase productivity, and strengthen the operation's competitiveness in Brazil.
The projects are being conducted by Yamaha Motor da Amazônia Ltda. and Yamaha Motor Componentes da Amazônia Ltda., companies responsible for manufacturing motorcycles and their components in Manaus, destined for both the domestic market and exports.
Although the agreement with Finep has a seven-year validity, the investments have already begun in 2025 and are expected to be finalized in 2026. Of this total amount of R$ 15 million, R$ 12 million has already been made available, and the remaining balance will be transferred during the second half of the year.
The improvements include the introduction of electronic systems to monitor parts traceability and digital production control, as well as the updating of machining centers used in component manufacturing. These changes are expected to result in reduced failures, greater process accuracy, and an increase in the final quality of products.
A central point of the investment plan is the installation of a robotic cell dedicated to welding motorcycle fuel tanks. This technology not only standardizes the procedure but also reduces worker exposure to repetitive tasks and has the potential to reduce electricity consumption by up to 50% compared to current methods.
Additionally, there will be standardization of production cycles, which should lead to an approximate 10% decrease in the operational time of assembly lines, providing greater adaptability to meet demand fluctuations.
Yamaha is also implementing an automated system for tire assembly, a technology that, according to the manufacturer, will be pioneering in the Brazilian motorcycle industry. This automation is projected to reduce the time dedicated to this production phase by up to 30%.
In addition to acquiring new equipment, the investment also covers training employees so they can operate the new technologies installed at the Manaus unit. Rafael Lourenço, Yamaha's Institutional Relations Manager, stated that the projects comply with the governance and technical monitoring standards defined by Finep, aiming to strengthen the company's technological capacity in Brazil and boost the region's industrial development.
Uzbekistan's economy demonstrated a high growth rate in the first half of 2026. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 8.5%, reaching a volume of 1,072.7 trillion sums, which indicates stable economic activity in the country.
According to preliminary data from the National Statistical Committee, the GDP volume in January-June 2026 amounted to 1,072.7 trillion sums at current prices. This figure reflects the continuation of growth trends in production, services, investment activities, and domestic economic processes.
The main part of the economic growth during the reporting period was ensured by accounting for the gross value added of sectors. Specifically, the share of sectoral gross value added in economic growth was 8.1 percentage points, and the share of net product tax was 0.4 percentage points. Thus, the majority of the total 8.5% economic growth was driven by the added value created directly in the economic sectors, indicating a continuation of economic activity in the real sector.
The volume of Uzbekistan's GDP in the first half of recent years has shown significant growth. In 2022, it was 441.5 trillion sums, in 2023—527.7 trillion sums, in 2024—670.1 trillion sums, and in 2025—900.7 trillion sums, reaching 1,072.7 trillion sums in 2026. These figures also show a significant expansion of GDP in nominal terms: if the GDP in the first half of 2022 was 441.5 trillion sums, by 2026 it reached 1,072.7 trillion sums, meaning the GDP volume in the first half of five years almost doubled.
GDP growth indicates a high level of economic activity in the country. The expansion of the economic volume is an important factor for increasing production and service volumes, implementing new investment projects, supporting entrepreneurial activity, and creating new jobs.
Overall, the 8.5% GDP growth in the first half of 2026 confirms the sustained high trend of economic development in Uzbekistan. The key task now is to transform this growth into an increase in the well-being of the population, labor productivity, and the competitiveness of the economy.
The Indian telecommunications regulatory body (TRAI) has updated the mobile application 'TRAI MyCall'. This application allows subscribers of telecommunication services to directly evaluate and report on the quality of voice calls.
This consumer-oriented digital platform provides telecom operators (TSPs) with information about areas where network performance needs improvement, enabling them to take targeted corrective measures.
This initiative underscores TRAI's commitment to a transparent, data-driven, and customer-centric approach to enhancing the quality of telecommunication services. A representative of the body urged all mobile users to download the TRAI MyCall application and regularly share their feedback, emphasizing that every review is important for creating a better calling experience for every consumer.
