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.
Analysis
War-driven price surge pushes Indonesia’s manufacturing into first contraction in nine months
Output fell at its fastest pace in nearly a year as input costs surge to 4-year high.
South Korea factories face record price surge as ME conflict shatters supply chains
Both input costs and selling prices hit highest levels in survey's 22-year history
Taiwan's April factory output accelerates amidst panic buying frenzy
Input costs climb at near-record pace as manufacturers scramble to stockpile amid deepening disruptions
Malaysia factory activity hits four-year high on stockpiling surge
Manufacturers rush to stockpile as selling prices surge to record levels
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.
Singapore electronics output jumps 30% as AI pushes global chip revenue toward $1.32t
However, Middle East tensions put helium supply for chipmakers at risk.
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Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
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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.
Analysis
War-driven price surge pushes Indonesia’s manufacturing into first contraction in nine months
Output fell at its fastest pace in nearly a year as input costs surge to 4-year high.
South Korea factories face record price surge as ME conflict shatters supply chains
Both input costs and selling prices hit highest levels in survey's 22-year history
Taiwan's April factory output accelerates amidst panic buying frenzy
Input costs climb at near-record pace as manufacturers scramble to stockpile amid deepening disruptions
Malaysia factory activity hits four-year high on stockpiling surge
Manufacturers rush to stockpile as selling prices surge to record levels
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.
Singapore electronics output jumps 30% as AI pushes global chip revenue toward $1.32t
However, Middle East tensions put helium supply for chipmakers at risk.
Exclusives
Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
