In Focus

Asia catches up in EV race; China, Korea among world’s top 10 EV ready economies

Huge manufacturing opportunities seen in emerging Asian countries.

Asia’s untapped manufacturing export potential to China’s Belt and Road highest globally

Asia still has $131b in untapped manufacturing export potential by 2027.

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.