Analysis
Global biopharma industry index falls to 5.96 in 2025
Switzerland led the rankings with 6.99, ahead of the UK (6.66) and South Korea (6.49).
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Companies are urged to focus on being purpose-driven.
Singapore industrial output falls 7.8% in August with pharma slump
Maybank attributed the August dip to front-loading in July ahead of higher reciprocal tariffs across Asia.
Tarriff fears trigger US stockpiling in August as manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia
Asia manufacturers cut purchases.
Cost escalation top supply chain concern of most firms
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The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
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The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
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E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
PT. Sinar Nusantara Industries shaping modern construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
The company’s diverse product range meets market demands, producing 753.34 tons per day.
Semen Merah Putih prioritises use of renewable energy and alternative fuels
In 2023, the cement factory in Bayah reduced CO2 emissions by 5% and generated 85,702 MWh of electricity.
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Analysis
Global biopharma industry index falls to 5.96 in 2025
Switzerland led the rankings with 6.99, ahead of the UK (6.66) and South Korea (6.49).
Over 40% of Gen Zs in manufacturing plan to quit within six months: report
Companies are urged to focus on being purpose-driven.
Singapore industrial output falls 7.8% in August with pharma slump
Maybank attributed the August dip to front-loading in July ahead of higher reciprocal tariffs across Asia.
Tarriff fears trigger US stockpiling in August as manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia
Asia manufacturers cut purchases.
Cost escalation top supply chain concern of most firms
Even though 73% of COOs report having a supply chain strategy, only half plan ahead.
Exclusives
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
PT. Sinar Nusantara Industries shaping modern construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
The company’s diverse product range meets market demands, producing 753.34 tons per day.
Semen Merah Putih prioritises use of renewable energy and alternative fuels
In 2023, the cement factory in Bayah reduced CO2 emissions by 5% and generated 85,702 MWh of electricity.
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