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China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
4 days ago
China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
4 days ago
Philippines, China's Panhua strengthen ties with $3.5b steel project
This is one of the largest foreign investments in the Philippines' steel sector.
Over 70% of Asia Pacific manufacturers plan AI uptake in next 12 months, study finds
The Rockwell survey showed a stronger focus on automation, security and reskilling.
Global chip sales jump 25% in Q1 on AI boom, industrial recovery
The sector remains on course to reach $1t in annual sales in 2026.
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.
Helium risks shadow Singapore’s nine-month manufacturing surge
AI investment is anchoring the semiconductor equipment sector even as Middle East instability shadows the broader manufacturing outlook.
Iran war raises costs for Indian steelmakers: report
Fuel shortages and freight spikes hit output.
Pinglu Canal to deepen ASEAN-China manufacturing links: report
Lower costs may raise export pressure.
Supply shocks squeeze Malaysia’s factories amidst Middle East-driven cost surge
Nine in 10 firms are either hit or are expecting to be affected in the next four weeks.
Global manufacturing growth holds steady but momentum weakens as inflation and disruptions bite
War in the Middle East, surging costs and strained supply chains weigh on global factories
Automation could drive up to 60% efficiency gains in manufacturing support functions
Manufacturers report cost reductions from automation and AI in selected production and support functions.
Asian manufacturing accelerates in February as North America cools
Businesses worldwide face a delicate balancing act.
Global manufacturing expansion hits fastest pace since 2022
Rising orders and output lifted factory activity worldwide.
ASEAN Manufacturing PMI hits record 53.8 in February on new orders
The region's February PMI is its highest level since July 2012.
Beijing urges calm as Dutch Nexperia probe fuels chip fears
This followed the Dutch government’s use of a Cold War-era law to take control of the company.
Global chip sales smash records to reach $792b in single year
AI boom and surging demand for logic and memory chips drove the semiconductor industry to its highest-ever annual sales in 2025.
Japanese manufacturing returns to growth with strongest performance in 3 years
But inventories continue to decline.
