Analysis
China's manufacturing PMI falls below 50 in July as orders shrink
New orders dropped to 48.5 as non-manufacturing activity fell to 49.0.
ASEAN PMI reaches five‑month peak in July
This is thanks to a faster growth in new orders and output.
Philippine factory growth quickens in July despite supply strains
New orders hit their fastest pace since February as inventories fell.
Vietnam factory growth quickens as hiring resumes after 4-month slump
Export orders rose at its fastest pace since 2024.
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ExxonMobil expands predictive maintenance service in Indonesia
Seven locations now combine lubrication management with oil analysis.
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.
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Analysis
China's manufacturing PMI falls below 50 in July as orders shrink
New orders dropped to 48.5 as non-manufacturing activity fell to 49.0.
ASEAN PMI reaches five‑month peak in July
This is thanks to a faster growth in new orders and output.
Philippine factory growth quickens in July despite supply strains
New orders hit their fastest pace since February as inventories fell.
Vietnam factory growth quickens as hiring resumes after 4-month slump
Export orders rose at its fastest pace since 2024.
Exclusives
ExxonMobil expands predictive maintenance service in Indonesia
Seven locations now combine lubrication management with oil analysis.
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.
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