Economy
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
South Korea’s output slows to 0.3% in March as chip gains reverse
Factory growth moderates whilst electronics swings reshape monthly industrial rhythm.
China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
Factory activity settled higher than expected.
Philippine manufacturing PMI contracts in April as orders and exports weaken
Manufacturing PMI fell below 50 for the first time in five months.
China tightens price regulation as domestic car sales sink 16%
Automotive exports surge 45% amid local slowdown.
China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify
This is the second consecutive month its PMI remained in expansion territory.
Philippines PMI rises to 52.9 as output returns to growth
Confidence, however, dropped to the second-lowest level on record.
Year-end rebound fails to save Thailand from 0.7% manufacturing drop
Maybank maintains its 1.7% GDP growth forecast for 2026.
Singapore manufacturing prices slump 2.2% as oil rout deepens
The decline follows a much stronger 5.4% YoY increase recorded in November 2025.
Tariffs disrupt up to 40% of supply chain activity in 2025
Costs, demand, and sourcing strategies shift, McKinsey survey shows
Japan business activity expands for 9th successive month despite softer PMI
PMI eased to 51.5 in December, but new demand and hiring strengthened.
Twenty-nine percent of production costs impacted by new tariffs in 2025
Supplier, material, and distribution costs are amongst the most affected.
Global machine tool market drops 5.5% in 2024: report
A major contributor to the decline was the slowdown in China.
Clean tech struggles as investment declines and costs rise
Decreasing clean tech funding is forcing businesses to reassess sustainability strategies.
Global PMI up to 52.6 in December
This is the highest in four months.
Asia-Pacific leads hydrogen vehicle growth amidst infrastructure challenges
The region’s ambitious targets face infrastructure and cost hurdles.
Who surged and who stumbled in SEA manufacturing early this year
The Philippines has the biggest PMI growth.
