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Supply chain shifts seen fueling foreign investments into ASEAN

Interest is particularly strong n EV components, electronics and green tech.

Supply chain shifts seen fueling foreign investments into ASEAN

Interest is particularly strong n EV components, electronics and green tech.

China may take decades to catch up in advanced chip race, says S&P

‘Recent advanced-chip restrictions have made catching up more urgent’

Manufacturing sector is China’s top destination for outbound investments in Southeast Asia

Chinese manufacturers are seen expanding their presence in the electronics and EV space.

Asia to dominate additional ABS plastic production amid auto, electronics boom

ABS is a thermoplastic polymer widely used in manufacturing car parts and other consumer goods.

Supply chain agility seen driving business growth for APAC

Manufacturers can capture existing and new opportunities with supply chain agility.

APAC seen leading in smart manufacturing race

The region, however, grapples with a shortage of skilled factory workers.

India, Southeast Asia emerge as next ‘export manufacturing powerhouses’

Lower cost is top priority, but resilience and stability are also crucial in selecting the next factory location.

Booming chip sector fuels Vietnam's economic growth: GlobalData

The slowing international trade and global economy is hitting the export-oriented nation hard.

Southeast Asia: An attractive manufacturing base for growing global firms

Only 9% of companies have no plans of expanding in the region.

Green energy manufacturing in Southeast Asia: US$100b revenue potential by 2030

Aside from electric motorcycles and clean power, there are also opportunities in green buildings and circular packaging.

Manufacturing driving IoT spending in Asia Pacific

China is the biggest spender in IoT across the region.

Indian steelmakers’ expansion spree seen relying on local demand, says S&P

The country’s top producers estimated to spend US$100b for their growth ambitions.

China needs stronger gov’t push to meet EV goals following disappointing sales: UOB

Made in China electric cars will likely continue to gain a wider audience overseas.

Tepid recovery awaits manufacturing sector in 2H23

Industrial production contracted 4.9% YoY in June.