Manufacturing
High costs slow manufacturers’ shift to sustainable packaging
Early movers gain ground as firms face cost, scale, and regulatory hurdles.
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High costs slow manufacturers’ shift to sustainable packaging
Early movers gain ground as firms face cost, scale, and regulatory hurdles.
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Manufacturing firms in Asia see gains in AI adoption, ERIA report shows
The automotive and electronics sectors accounted for the most robot usage from 2012 to 2019.
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Data centre capacity in Asia to rise up to 25% annually
Global investment in data centres and chip infrastructure hits $465b in 2024.
ASEAN manufacturing sees second consecutive month of deterioration
Confidence levels also diminished.
Thailand manufacturing activity expands after three months of contraction
But confidence stood at a 5-month low.
China’s machine export posts 6.33% increase
The machinery transfers have mixed effects on Africa’s industrialisation.
China is intent on maintaining lead in global manufacturing market: report
However, Beijing will need to address growing domestic and international side effects.
Global semiconductor sales up 18.8% in Q1
March recorded the highest sales total at $55.9b
Trade uncertainty drags South Korea's manufacturing sector in April
This is the third consecutive month of worsening business conditions.
Indonesia's manufacturing sector contracts in April
This is the biggest deterioration in business conditions since August 2021.
Taiwan manufacturing PMI sinks to 16-month low in April
Firms downbeat on outlook for first time in 18 months.
US tariffs trigger contraction in Vietnam’s Manufacturing activity
Business confidence is at a 44-month low, S&P Global reported.
ASEAN manufacturing activity slips to 16-month low in April
Confidence is at its lowest since July 2020.
APAC warehouses accelerate AI adoption to tackle safety gaps
79% of warehouse associates say safety is a top concern.
Can Asia’s manufacturing supply chains support AI growth?
Infrastructure gaps slow AI progress in Asian supply chains.
Global manufacturing faces a rough start to 2025: S&P
Weak demand weighed heavily on the sector.
KiLEY taps demand for stylish bike accessories
The Taiwanese lighting company sees growth in Asia's trend-driven bike market.
