Italy blends a large manufacturing sector with strengths in semiconductors, aerospace and defence.
STMicroelectronics is a European chip mainstay, Leonardo anchors aerospace and defence, and its shipyards remain world-class. Italian stories often touch hardware, aviation and maritime.
Leapmotor hit a record 101,267 global deliveries in July, yet skipped China's rural EV subsidy campaign, citing thin margins and existing rural store coverage as it pushes overseas.
Google has integrated its Nano Banana image generator into Google Earth, allowing users to visualize historical scenes and create custom visuals, though accuracy remains a question.
Zenith Energy acquired a 4.5-MWp ground-mounted photovoltaic project near Rome, boosting its Italian solar pipeline to 193 MWp and nearing its 200-MWp target.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri celebrated three decades of building cruise ships for Carnival Corporation by cutting steel on a new vessel at its Monfalcone shipyard.
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed that its upcoming Ace Class ship, Carnival Destiny, will be the largest in its fleet at 230,000 gross tons, with a capacity for 8,000 guests and a delivery date of 2029.