The "Łucznik" arms factory in Radom, despite increased production capacity, is threatened with job reductions, potentially affecting over 140 employees, due to a lack of new orders from the Ministry of National Defense.

Metso, a Finnish industrial company, has announced that it has received a new order from India.

Dong-Ah Geological Engineering has secured a new order valued at 67.6 billion Won, as reported by TradingView.

The UK construction industry reported a continued slump last month, with firms experiencing a record jump in inflation, partly attributed to the impact of the Iran war on new orders.

New orders for durable goods in the United States fell more than anticipated in February, signaling a potential slowdown in manufacturing and business investment.

Aimtron Electronics has announced that it has successfully bagged new orders, signaling positive business growth for the company.

Kernex Microsystems (India) Limited has announced that it has received a new order, details of which were reported by TradingView.

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Sony has indefinitely stopped taking new orders for several of its memory cards in Japan, a move attributed to a 'memory crisis' that could further drive up prices.

Optex Systems has announced that it has secured a new order valued at $1.23 million, contributing to its ongoing business operations.

Mirae ING has secured a new order valued at 1 billion won, as reported by TradingView.

Nordex, a wind turbine manufacturer, has announced that it received a new order in Serbia, as reported by TradingView.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company experienced its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers with the new MacBook Neo. The entry-level device is currently out of stock, with new orders facing a two to three-week shipping delay.

Amid an ongoing LPG crisis in Kerala, demand for rocket stoves has surged due to their efficiency in requiring less firewood, leading suppliers to stop accepting new orders.

The US Air Force has instructed Boeing to resolve existing problems with its KC-46 tanker aircraft before any further orders will be placed, highlighting ongoing performance concerns.

Greek shipowners have initiated new shipbuilding programs in January and February 2026, placing 111 new orders, a level approaching the 560 orders made in 2007.

Dataproces has announced that it has received a new order from a municipality located in Jutland.

HG Infra Engineering has received a new order, as reported by TradingView.

New orders for German industry fell by 11 percent, with additional news on green energy demands in Berlin, rising train ticket sales due to high fuel prices, and 20,000 sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Enjet has secured a new order valued at 3 billion Won, indicating a significant business win for the company.

Türkiye's factory activity showed signs of improvement in February, with declines in output, employment, and inventories easing, and new orders nearing stabilization.

The Boeing Company is building momentum with new orders for its wide-body aircraft and 737 MAX jets from Vietnam.

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Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, the only minister to retain his post in the new caretaker government, has renewed his team with a new order.

A new order from the Trump administration has the potential to lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees.

Yuilrobotics has successfully secured a new order valued at 6 billion won.

Judge Orders ICE Not To Re-Detain Abrego Garcia Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, A federal judge has blocked U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, one of the men at the center of the Trump administration’s deportation battles. The Salvadoran national’s case attracted attention across the country, including widespread protests, after the federal government detained him in March 2025 and shipped him to El Salvador’s maximum security prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center, along with an airplane full of other deportees. He was later returned to the United States, where he has had long-running legal battles with the administration. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, who ordered the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return last year, ruled on Feb. 17 that he cannot be deported again because the federal government has not presented a feasible plan for removing him from the country. The judge said that despite releasing Abrego Garcia, the government appeared to be making plans to re-detain him, so Abrego Garcia filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent being re-detained. The court previously granted the requested order. In the new order, the court granted Abrego Garcia’s request to upgrade the temporary restraining order to an injunction to prevent him from being re-detained. Abrego Garcia, who entered the United States illegally more than a decade ago, had been living in Maryland when federal agents arrested him. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security takes the position that Abrego Garcia is a “violent criminal illegal alien, and MS-13 gang member,” who “belongs behind bars and off American soil.” Abrego Garcia, who is facing separate criminal charges, denies being a member of MS-13, which has been designated a terrorist organization. Xinis previously ordered his release on Dec. 11, 2025, finding that because the federal government had never issued a final order of removal against him, it could not detain him in order to force him from the country. The government said in a brief last month that Abrego Garcia may be detained because an immigration judge issued an order of removal on Dec. 11, 2025, that became final on Jan. 13 of this year. Detention after that order “does not require that the country of removal be certain in order for detention to be lawful,” the brief said. The judge suggested the federal government is not serious about removing Abrego Garcia from the United States. Since he secured release from criminal custody in August 2025, the government has “made one empty threat after another to remove him to countries in Africa with no real chance of success,” she said. The judge said that, given the federal government’s maneuvering in the case, it was doubtful that Abrego Garcia would be deported in the “reasonably foreseeable future,” so he may not be re-arrested or put into immigration detention. “Respondents have done nothing to show that Abrego Garcia’s continued detention in ICE custody is consistent with due process,” Xinis said. In April 2025, Xinis had ordered that Abrego Garcia be returned to the United States from the prison in El Salvador. The same month, the Supreme Court ordered that the federal government take steps to bring him back to the United States. The government of El Salvador cooperated, and Abrego Garcia was returned to the United States in June 2025. At the same time, Abrego Garcia is currently facing federal criminal charges in Tennessee related to the alleged unlawful transportation of undocumented aliens. He has entered not guilty pleas to the charges. The May 2025 indictment brought against Abrego Garcia alleges that he “conspired to bring undocumented aliens to the United States from countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador, and elsewhere, ultimately passing through Mexico before crossing into Texas.” It alleges that Abrego Garcia and his co-conspirators obtained financial payments from the undocumented individuals for unlawfully transporting them into and around the United States. The indictment also alleges Abrego Garcia was “a member and associate of the transnational criminal organization ... [known as] MS-13,” which it describes as “a criminal enterprise engaged in ... acts and threats involving murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, firearms trafficking, alien smuggling, and money laundering.” Abrego Garcia “used his status in MS-13 to further his criminal activity” over the life of the criminal conspiracy during which he and co-conspirators “knowingly and unlawfully transported thousands of undocumented aliens ... many of whom were MS-13 members and associates,” according to the indictment. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys have called the case “baseless.” “There’s no way a jury is going to see the evidence and agree that this sheet metal worker is the leader of an international MS-13 smuggling conspiracy,” attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg said. The Epoch Times reached out for comment to the U.S. Department of Justice, which represents federal agencies in court. No reply had been received as of publication time. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:55

Slovmag, a key Slovak manufacturer of refractory linings, managed to recover financially without government assistance. The company significantly increased its revenues and reduced losses last year by successfully replacing contracts in Russia with new orders from Western countries.

Japanese bathtub manufacturers have ceased taking new orders as they grapple with significant material shortages. The lack of essential supplies is impacting production.

RRPS, a German engine manufacturer, has received significant new orders for tank engines, including those for Puma, Boxer, and Leopard vehicles, as well as an engine for the new European main battle tank.

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering announced it has secured 1.97 trillion won ($1.45 billion) in new shipbuilding orders over two days, continuing its strong order momentum. The company is an intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding unit.

San Diego has extended its partnership with New Flyer by placing a new order for 73 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured new orders, extending its support for U.S. Army communications. This development reinforces Gilat's role in providing critical satellite-based communication solutions for defense applications.

Disney+ has officially revealed two additional survivors of Palpatine’s devastating Order 66 Jedi Purge, a pivotal dark turning point in the Star Wars galaxy.

Surging oil prices are significantly increasing costs for Hong Kong's laundry sector, forcing some operators to freeze hiring and decline new orders due to tripled fuel prices.

Samho Development has secured a new order valued at 27.6 billion Won, as reported by TradingView.

The Middle East conflict is proving to be a significant boon for defense companies, from major players like Lockheed to emerging start-ups, as governments restock arsenals and place new orders.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT) has secured new orders in the defense and aviation sectors, expanding its market presence.

The region is grappling with the emergence of a new geopolitical order, prompting discussions and analyses on its implications for stability and power dynamics.

Asta has announced that it has won a new order valued at 441 million South Korean Won.

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Lennar announced a miss on its first-quarter earnings and provided soft guidance for new orders in the second quarter.

Mirae Corp has secured a new order valued at 6 billion Korean Won, boosting its business prospects.

Greek shipowners have significantly expanded their order books, placing 111 new vessel orders in the first two months of 2026, indicating a strong push towards new shipbuilding.

Germany's industrial rebound has stumbled as both new orders and production levels experienced a decline, indicating a potential slowdown in the sector's recovery.

Opinion pieces analyze the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, questioning China's 'diplomatic masterstroke' in the region and discussing the impact of dependency pricing and chokepoints on regimes.

Nigeria’s private sector growth rebounded in February, driven by new orders and easing inflation, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC PMI report. Read More: https://punchng.com/private-sector-returns-to-growth-in-february-report/

The Greek manufacturing sector experienced a stronger recovery in February, with an increase in production and new orders at an accelerated pace, according to the latest PMI data from S&P Global.

An American attack on Iran would be a geopolitical turning point. Any escalation would readjust the balance of power between Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Gulf states.

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Dat tapped "accept" when a new order flashed on his phone, hurriedly chewing a dry loaf of bread before speeding off through a narrow, winding alley in Hanoi.

Semifive Inc has won a new order valued at 10 billion won, according to TradingView.

Pharmicell has successfully secured a new order valued at 9 billion won.

China's Debt Model Creates Danger Of Stagnation Authored by Daniel Lacalle, The latest social financing figures from China show an economy that is increasingly relying on government debt while private demand for credit remains weak. The strength of the Chinese technology sector and its exporting companies gives enough room for leverage. However, behind the weak private sector credit demand lies an evident economic slowdown that the Chinese government acknowledges, challenging consumption patterns, a significant overcapacity problem, and the depth of the housing crisis. The current economic model, focused on delivering 5% real economic growth, requires larger doses of debt to achieve smaller increments of growth, especially productive sector growth. The government has focused on reducing debt and overcapacity imbalances while reorienting its exports and financial system to lessen dependence on the US dollar; however, the main challenge for the Chinese economy remains boosting consumer demand, despite rate cuts and easing financial conditions. To understand the intensity of debt of the Chinese model, we must go to the year 2000 and see the acceleration in the flow of debt, not just the current stock. At that time, real GDP growth was around 8–9%, so each percentage point of growth came with roughly 13–16 points of debt‑to‑GDP. Government debt was very low, at around 25% of GDP, and most leverage sat in the state-owned corporate sector with modest household debt. China was able to deliver near‑double‑digit growth with a total non‑financial debt ratio barely above 120% of GDP. By 2023, non‑financial sector debt had risen to about 285% of GDP, more than doubling its level of 2000. Chinese think‑tanks and official commentators put the “macro leverage ratio” closer to 300% of GDP by 2025, according to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The macro leverage ratio rose by 11.8 percentage points to 302.3 percent in 2025, exceeding the 10.1-point increase reported in 2024. Over the same period, the trend of real GDP growth has slowed to roughly 4–5%, so each percentage point of growth now requires around 60–75 points of debt‑to‑GDP, more than three times the debt per point of growth required in 2000. Furthermore, it comes mostly from government debt. In January 2026, aggregate social financing jumped by 7.22 trillion yuan, significantly higher than in the same month of 2025 and above market expectations, consistent with 5% annual GDP growth and a larger composition of the public sector in the mix. Outstanding social financing reached 449.11 trillion yuan at the end of January, rising 8.2% year‑on‑year, while money supply (M2) rose by 9%.​ New yuan bank loans were 4.7 trillion yuan, about 420 billion less than a year earlier and significantly below consensus, showing the weak private‑sector credit demand and the prudent approach of Chinese customers and businesses to debt addition. RMB loans outstanding stood at 276.62 trillion yuan, up only 6.1% year‑on‑year, clearly below the pace of overall financing and money growth. The driver of credit growth in China is no longer households and private firms but the government and state-owned companies. The real estate problem has impacted Chinese families in numerous ways. Not only did most of them see the value of their homes decline, but many families invested in the attractive yields of real estate developers’ commercial paper, which led to large losses and even the wipe-out of savings for many. Additionally, despite the excess in supply of houses, prices have not fallen enough to warrant enough appetite for new mortgages, as affordability remains an issue and the traditional prudence of Chinese citizens when it comes to consuming and borrowing adds to the challenge. Beijing plans to issue 4.4 trillion yuan in local government special‑purpose bonds in 2025, 500 billion more than in 2024, looking to boost government investment and a “proactive fiscal policy,” knowing that raising taxes would be exceedingly negative for growth and consumption. Local governments are expected to issue more than 10 trillion yuan in bonds in 2025, including refinancing, general bonds, and new special bonds. The Chinese government knows that it can manage more debt but also sees the weak investment and household spending and acknowledges that large tax increases would be counterproductive.  However, to prevent future debt-driven stagnation, a focus on productivity is necessary. The official budget sets a deficit of 4% for 2025. However, once all budget items are consolidated, including government funds, special bonds, and off‑budget vehicles, this true fiscal deficit in 2025 is closer to 9%, up from 7.7% in 2024, according to Rhodium Group and JP Morgan. China increasingly relies on hidden or almost fiscal borrowing to support growth. With outstanding social financing now around 449 trillion yuan and real growth around 4–5%, each incremental point of GDP is increasingly linked with a much larger stock of debt than a decade ago. This rising credit intensity of growth may prevent a significant slowdown but may create a significant fiscal challenge in the future. The Chinese model demands high growth and low taxes; any change to the fiscal system will be negative. For years, local governments relied on the sale of land for property development to collect tax receipts. Thus, the drag from real estate is evident in the economy and in fiscal sustainability. Real estate development investment fell 13.9% year‑on‑year in the first three quarters of 2025, with residential investment down 12.9%, the steepest drop since 2021, according to official figures. Property investment and sales both posted double‑digit declines in 2024, and forecasters expect real estate investment to fall another 11% and sales to drop 7.5% in 2025, according to Reuters, with further declines in 2026 before stabilizing only in 2027… if it happens as fast as consensus estimates. The property sector, once a key engine for economic growth and tax receipts, absorbs new credit to stabilize its accounts without boosting growth or creating a multiplier effect. Additionally, China’s industrial capacity utilization remained at 74.9% at the end of 2025, well below the 78.4% peak reached in 2021. Overcapacity is clear in steel, autos, legacy chips, and parts of sectors like green tech, where expansion has surpassed domestic and external demand. Thus, the purchasing managers’ indices show weak new orders and foreign demand, while bankruptcies and insolvencies have risen, although not to levels that would indicate a financial crisis.​ The Chinese economy needs to reopen, improve investor and legal security and allow the housing slump to materialize fully to see the type of productive economic growth it needs to avoid much larger increases in debt. Otherwise, the risk of stagnation will likely be elevated as population growth stalls, overcapacity remains, and the stock of unsold property becomes a larger liability.   Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 22:25

The Philippine Senate has called on the Department of Energy to re-evaluate its policy of two onsite work days, citing the ongoing oil crisis as a reason for potential changes.

A new order issued by Vuksanović prohibits Montenegrin soldiers from making public statements about the military without ministerial permission and also bans them from engaging in entrepreneurship.

Taoping has secured more than $3 million in new orders through its subsidiary, aiming to significantly boost its elevator business.

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San Diego extends partnership with New Flyer through new order for 73 CNG buses  Taiwan News

Iran Guards say preparing plan for new order in Strait of Hormuz - Region - World  Ahram Online

Applied Optoelectronics has announced that it secured a significant order valued at $71 million for its 800G transceivers.

The Euro Area has experienced slight increases in both industrial production and new orders, indicating a modest positive trend in economic activity.

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The band Lime Garden performed a cover of New Order's classic song 'Age Of Consent' at Abbey Road, with singer Chloe Howard noting New Order's significant influence on their new album.

Cosmoship Management S.A., owned by shipowner Nikos Savvas, is reportedly making a dynamic return to newbuild containerships with a new order for feeder vessels from a Chinese shipyard.

A new order from Donald Trump aims to preserve the exclusive television broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy football game.

Kalmar and Yilport Oslo Terminal have extended their collaboration, with Yilport placing a new order for electric reachstackers to enhance its terminal operations.

Malaysian fertiliser producers have stopped accepting new orders, as the ongoing conflict in Iran has led to a significant increase in prices for raw materials.

AITX's RAD Announces New Orders Reflecting Ongoing Market Demand  The Globe and Mail

Slovakian politicians Kaliňák and Fico are criticized for their approach to governance, with an author suggesting they aim to rule through exceptions rather than establishing new orders and laws, contrary to Machiavelli's principles.

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that it has been awarded new orders totaling approximately $6 million.

Abclon has secured a new order valued at 778 million Won. This contract represents a significant business win for the company.

The U.S. economy expanded in February at the fastest pace in 3.5 years, according to an ISM survey, with sales and new orders rising despite winter storms.

Gigavis has secured a new order valued at 11 billion Won, marking a significant business win for the company.

India's factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in February as strong domestic demand drove new orders.

The traditional globalization model, based on predictability and mutual benefits, is eroding, giving way to a new order where dependencies become tools of pressure and control over key technologies, data, and digital infrastructure is concentrated.

Valmet has announced that it has received a new order in Georgia.

Cyberone has announced that it won a new order worth 4 billion won.

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has secured a new order, indicating continued business activity in its sector.

Ship Orders From South Korea Are Surging Thanks To U.S. Fees On Chinese-Made Ships South Korea is tightening the race with China in global shipbuilding after U.S. plans to curb Chinese-built vessels disrupted order flows and redirected demand , according to Nikkei.  Worldwide new orders fell 27% in 2025 to 56.42 million compensated gross tonnage (CGT) — the first annual drop in two years — according to U.K.-based Clarksons Research. China remained No. 1 but saw orders tumble 35% to 35.36 million CGT, shrinking its share to 62.7%. South Korea, ranked second, moved the other way: orders climbed 8% to 11.59 million CGT, lifting its share to 20.6%. Japan, in third, recorded a 53% plunge to 2.77 million CGT, with its slice slipping to 4.9%. The shift followed a U.S. announcement last April outlining fees on Chinese-built ships entering American ports starting in October 2025. Although the policy was delayed for a year after a U.S.-China summit in late October, uncertainty had already prompted global shipping companies to hesitate on new Chinese orders. A unit of China State Shipbuilding Corp. said it was disadvantaged in contract talks last summer, opening the door for South Korean yards to win more large container ship deals. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering cited weaker demand for Chinese shipyards as a key reason for its recent surge in orders. Nikkei writes that the company posted record results for the year ended December: revenue rose 17% to roughly 29 trillion won ($20.1 billion), while net profit doubled to about 3 trillion won. Government-backed workforce initiatives have also supported the industry. Seoul opened a training center in Indonesia in 2024 to prepare skilled workers, including Korean language instruction, before dispatching them to local yards. Shipbuilders have raised wages and introduced AI tools to ease labor strain. Foreign employment in South Korea’s shipbuilding sector hit a record 22,824 at the end of 2024 — about four times the level five years earlier — with foreigners making up more than 20% of the workforce. Japan, meanwhile, has struggled to capture orders shifting away from China. Data from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association show export contracts in 2025 fell 20% to 8.93 million gross tons, marking a fourth straight year of decline. Limited yard capacity, slipways booked through around 2029, and labor shortages have constrained growth and pushed up costs. Looking ahead, global demand is expected to rebound in 2026 as stricter environmental rules accelerate orders for vessels powered by next-generation fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has set a 2026 order target of $23.3 billion, up 26% from this year, citing steady demand for new builds and fleet replacements. China is working to regain momentum. In December, Cosco Group placed 50 billion yuan ($7.23 billion) in orders with China State Shipbuilding Corp., underscoring coordinated support among state-owned enterprises. Japan is also attempting a reset. Imabari Shipbuilding recently completed its acquisition of Japan Marine United to streamline operations. The government aims to double domestic shipbuilding capacity to 18 million gross tons by 2035, seeking to narrow the wide gap with South Korea and China. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 14:00