In Focus
China faces renewed pressure for stimulus as PMI dips to 6-month low
Factory gate prices reach lowest level in 14 months.
China faces renewed pressure for stimulus as PMI dips to 6-month low
Factory gate prices reach lowest level in 14 months.
Appetite for sustainable packaging in Asia wanes as inflation rises
About 58% of respondents said they are now more concerned about price comparison.
Four ways manufacturers can reassess their geographic footprint
Concerns about global supply chain issues drive a shift toward regionalisation and sustainability in manufacturing decisions.
China pledges zero restrictions on foreign investments in manufacturing
Plans are underway to expand the list of allowed industries.
Global factories sluggish in July due to weakening demand
China drops to its lowest PMI in 9 months.
Which manufacturing jobs are booming in India amidst industry growth?
Indeed reports more job openings in the sector, highlighting the need for additional skills.
Who surged and who stumbled in SEA manufacturing early this year
The Philippines has the biggest PMI growth.
US chip still dependant on China despite restrictions
Huge demand for manufacturing equipment exists.
More factories relocate from China to Malaysia amidst trade tensions
But integrating with the local supply chains remains a challenge.
How CPG manufacturers can adapt to a changing market
McKinsey proposes a dual agenda.
Global supply chain heading to Southeast Asia, India
Rising costs in China were the primary accelerator behind this shift towards diversification.
Intense heat wave slows down India's manufacturing growth in May
Lower work hours affected production volumes.
Japan’s Q1 industrial robot production sees largest decline in a decade
Shipments and exports are also on a downward trend.
Seven in 10 firms view cybersecurity as a disruptor in construction
Data reliance and mobile workforces escalate cyber threats for construction firms.
More work needs to be done to improve labour conditions in Thailand’s auto manufacturing: ILO
Workers lacking training are paid less and have to work for longer hours.
More new logic fabs needed to fill the looming supply shortage in AI chips by 2030: McKinsey
Memory chips are also likely to face supply woes.
Taiwan, Korea to see market lead in advanced chips drop in 2032 as US plays catch up
Expansion of China's chip capacity will dramatically slow down this decade.
