China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
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China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
Malaysian manufacturing slips into contraction in May as demand weakens
PMI fells from a 2-month high as new orders and output both ease.
Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs
PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.
Thailand manufacturing growth eases to 12-month low in May
Manufacturing conditions improve for a tenth successive month.
ASEAN manufacturing activity picks up in May as orders rebound
Though export sales fell at fastest rate since 2024.
Vietnam manufacturing PMI jumps to 52.8; stockpiling masks fragile recovery
This is its highest reading since February — the month before the Middle East conflict erupted.
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Exclusives
Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
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.
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China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
Analysis
China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
Malaysian manufacturing slips into contraction in May as demand weakens
PMI fells from a 2-month high as new orders and output both ease.
Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs
PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.
Thailand manufacturing growth eases to 12-month low in May
Manufacturing conditions improve for a tenth successive month.
ASEAN manufacturing activity picks up in May as orders rebound
Though export sales fell at fastest rate since 2024.
Vietnam manufacturing PMI jumps to 52.8; stockpiling masks fragile recovery
This is its highest reading since February — the month before the Middle East conflict erupted.
Exclusives
Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
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.
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