Industrial
Indonesia's production surge challenges Congo's cobalt dominance
As Indonesia ascends in cobalt production, the global landscape shifts, predicting a diverse supply chain by 2030.
Indonesia's production surge challenges Congo's cobalt dominance
As Indonesia ascends in cobalt production, the global landscape shifts, predicting a diverse supply chain by 2030.
Novartis invests $256 million for Singapore plant expansion
The investment enhances manufacturing and sustainability efforts.
Steel sector decarbonisation put zinc circularity at risk: expert
Steel dust from traditional electric arc furnaces contains 17% of zinc.
China’s dominance in EV charging space is here to stay, expert says
Government is seen favouring innovative firms.
Vietnam’s total electric car fleet expected to grow by sevenfold after a decade: Fitch
Electric two-wheelers still dominate the EV race in the motorcycle-loving nation.
China reigns supreme in manufacturing, opportunities await Asian neighbours through diversification
Vietnam alone doubled its exports to the US over the past five years.
APAC electric motors market to grow 3.1% annually in next five years, study shows
China and India are leading the race.
Global chip sector set for strong rebound in 2024; Asian stocks hot for bargain hunting
Venture and Luxshare are “chip bargains,” UMS and Frencken to ride semiconductor rebound
Asian suppliers still recording excess capacity for three straight months
Idle factories may drive prices down next year.
Confidence among Japanese manufacturers rose faster than expected in Q4
Sentiment has been rising since the second quarter of the year.
Weak factory activity drags manufacturing-related stocks on Singapore exchange: report
Firms expected to benefit from the AI boom in 2024 and beyond.
Asia catches up in EV race; China, Korea among world’s top 10 EV ready economies
Huge manufacturing opportunities seen in emerging Asian countries.
Japan’s factory activity slumps for sixth straight month in November
Job cuts are still ongoing in the manufacturing industry.
Supply chain shifts seen fueling foreign investments into ASEAN
Interest is particularly strong n EV components, electronics and green tech.
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.
