Australia’s green Iion push hinges on electrolyser efficiency, not cost cuts
Battery cost declines reshape hydrogen steel economics.
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The SIA warned that supply chain vulnerabilities could hamper.
Rising energy costs spur efficiency push as firms target quick payback
Most firms require sub-five-year payback as incentives and financing shape decisions.
ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
The region’s PMI rose for the first time in three months as new orders and output strengthened.
Myanmar manufacturing contracts after 10-month expansion as output falls
Jobs growth and easing price pressures offer relief.
Malaysian manufacturing slips into contraction in May as demand weakens
PMI fells from a 2-month high as new orders and output both ease.
Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs
PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.
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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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Australia’s green Iion push hinges on electrolyser efficiency, not cost cuts
Battery cost declines reshape hydrogen steel economics.
Analysis
No chips, no AI: Semiconductors account for 95% of AI server rack value
The SIA warned that supply chain vulnerabilities could hamper.
Rising energy costs spur efficiency push as firms target quick payback
Most firms require sub-five-year payback as incentives and financing shape decisions.
ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
The region’s PMI rose for the first time in three months as new orders and output strengthened.
Myanmar manufacturing contracts after 10-month expansion as output falls
Jobs growth and easing price pressures offer relief.
Malaysian manufacturing slips into contraction in May as demand weakens
PMI fells from a 2-month high as new orders and output both ease.
Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs
PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.
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.
