Singapore manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
SIPMM notes positive outlook despite slower expansion and geopolitical uncertainties, led by electronics sector demand.
Analysis
Singapore manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
SIPMM notes positive outlook despite slower expansion and geopolitical uncertainties, led by electronics sector demand.
Manufacturing ranks fifth in Singapore retrenchment rate
The sector’s Q4 rate was close to the study average.
APAC manufacturing nears standstill as ME conflict chokes supply chains
The report flags energy availability as the region’s most critical constraint.
Global Foundry 2.0 market to top $360b in 2026 on strong AI chip demand
AI chip demand and advanced packaging drive growth with giants TSMC and Samsung expanding production.
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
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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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Singapore manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
SIPMM notes positive outlook despite slower expansion and geopolitical uncertainties, led by electronics sector demand.
Analysis
Singapore manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
SIPMM notes positive outlook despite slower expansion and geopolitical uncertainties, led by electronics sector demand.
Manufacturing ranks fifth in Singapore retrenchment rate
The sector’s Q4 rate was close to the study average.
APAC manufacturing nears standstill as ME conflict chokes supply chains
The report flags energy availability as the region’s most critical constraint.
Global Foundry 2.0 market to top $360b in 2026 on strong AI chip demand
AI chip demand and advanced packaging drive growth with giants TSMC and Samsung expanding production.
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
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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