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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 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.
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.
Southeast Asia’s smartphone market hits nine-year low in Q2
Global economic slowdown hits export-oriented Vietnam hard
Rebound in demand, chip prices drive cautious recovery in Taiwanese tech sector
The country is seen benefiting immensely from AI investments.
China’s manufacturing PMI rises to six-month high in August
New orders from abroad continued to lag.
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.
Vietnam’s EV market seen growing 25.8% annually through 2032 as local production gains traction: Fitch
Low incomes and a lack of incentives are seen weighing down the sector.
Local car makers drive surge in Indian EV market
The country targets 30% EV market share by 2030.
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.
Taiwan chipmaker UMC’s 2023 outlook trimmed on L-shaped rebound
Rapid-growing tech trends like AI and electric cars to help lift chip demand.
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.
