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China’s manufacturing sector hits 4.7% growth in 9M 2025
Supportive policy measures helped reduce the financial burden on manufacturers.
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China’s manufacturing sector hits 4.7% growth in 9M 2025
Supportive policy measures helped reduce the financial burden on manufacturers.
9 hours ago
China boosts photonic chip production in bid to overtake Western rivals
China has been been investing in alternative chip materials and architectures since the late 2010s, including photonic chips.
China drives strongest factory growth since 2022
European recovery sluggish as supply chains at weakest level
AI drives 20% of global semiconductor market as demand surges: report
Morningstar noted inventory correction in industrial markets is “winding down."
Demand for factory robots doubles in 10 years
Asia accounted for 74% of robot deployments in 2024.
Cost escalation top supply chain concern of most firms
Even though 73% of COOs report having a supply chain strategy, only half plan ahead.
Emerging Asian markets absorb over 20% of tariff costs
China, Japan, and South Korea absorb less than 10%, shifting most costs to consumers.
Global chip sales jump 20% in July amidst continued strong growth
Asia Pacific region's sales increaseed 35.6% year to year.
Regulatory fragmentation stalls Southeast Asia’s supply chain finance push: YCP
The report said stakeholders must first address regulatory fragmentation.
Global chip sales surge nearly 20% in May as AI boom drives demand
Semiconductor industry posts $59B monthly sales as Americas leads regional growth
China's manufacturing sector declines in July as export demand weakens
Factories scaled back production for the second time in three months.
Global manufacturing slumps as factory output drops in July
Global production falls for the second time in three months as business confidence weakens.
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
Asian manufacturing activity hits 17-month low amidst rising tariffs
Supply chain utilisation has fallen to its lowest level since 2023.
Cost remains top challenge for manufacturers
90% say that tariffs above 25% would make exports uneconomical.
How COOs can build long-term value through smarter cost reduction
BCG says combining short- and long-term actions is more effective for lasting efficiency.
Manufacturing firms in Asia see gains in AI adoption, ERIA report shows
The automotive and electronics sectors accounted for the most robot usage from 2012 to 2019.
