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Asia-Pacific tech supply chains at risk as Brent oil could average $130, peak $200

Chipmakers seen more resilient whilst consumer electronics are most exposed in prolonged conflict, S&P reports.

Thailand manufacturing climbs, confidence crashes to 4-year low

Factories are booming on paper, yet Thai manufacturers are quietly bracing for the worst.

Taiwan's March factory output slip from 4-year peak

Soaring costs, crumbling supply chains, and a jobs dip signal the war's toll is only beginning.

Vietnam’s manufacturing slips as prices soar to 15-year high

The Strait of Hormuz disruption sends freight, fuel and raw material costs spiralling to levels not seen since 2011.

Japan manufacturing growth slows in March as oil, yen, and war bite

Factory revival loses steam as Middle East war drives costs to 19-month high.

Middle East war sends Indonesia's factory boom to sudden reverse

Whilst the index remains just above the 50-point expansion threshold, the steep drop underscores a more troubling slowdown.

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Analysis

Asia-Pacific tech supply chains at risk as Brent oil could average $130, peak $200

Chipmakers seen more resilient whilst consumer electronics are most exposed in prolonged conflict, S&P reports.

Thailand manufacturing climbs, confidence crashes to 4-year low

Factories are booming on paper, yet Thai manufacturers are quietly bracing for the worst.

Taiwan's March factory output slip from 4-year peak

Soaring costs, crumbling supply chains, and a jobs dip signal the war's toll is only beginning.

Vietnam’s manufacturing slips as prices soar to 15-year high

The Strait of Hormuz disruption sends freight, fuel and raw material costs spiralling to levels not seen since 2011.

Japan manufacturing growth slows in March as oil, yen, and war bite

Factory revival loses steam as Middle East war drives costs to 19-month high.

Middle East war sends Indonesia's factory boom to sudden reverse

Whilst the index remains just above the 50-point expansion threshold, the steep drop underscores a more troubling slowdown.

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