Manufacturing

ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 51.6 in September

The report noted that rising production requirements affected purchasing decisions.
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ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 51.6 in September

The report noted that rising production requirements affected purchasing decisions.
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Singapore industrial output falls 7.8% in August with pharma slump

Maybank attributed the August dip to front-loading in July ahead of higher reciprocal tariffs across Asia.

Over half of China’s new green bond catalogue targets manufacturing

It spans equipment, transport, robotics, agriculture, and renewables.

Emerging Asian markets absorb over 20% of tariff costs

China, Japan, and South Korea absorb less than 10%, shifting most costs to consumers.

Global chip sales jump 20% in July amidst continued strong growth

Asia Pacific region's sales increaseed 35.6% year to year.

Global supply chain slows as US factories cut back on purchases

Manufacturing demand weakened worldwide after American companies stockpiled goods ahead of expected tariff changes

Tariffs compound expenses, strain manufacturing resilience

Rising tariffs are inflating costs, and forcing manufacturers to rethink operations.

Malaysian manufacturing sector operating at near-full capacity

Manufacturing utilisation reaches 82.5% as all sub-sectors show robust performance.

Japan's machine tool orders rebound to JPY133.1b in June

This is the first monthly increase in three months as domestic demand surges whilst overseas markets remain strong

Global chip sales surge nearly 20% in May as AI boom drives demand

Semiconductor industry posts $59B monthly sales as Americas leads regional growth

Malaysia's manufacturing sector improves in July

Export growth returns for first time in eight months as business confidence strengthens

Indonesia's manufacturing sector suffers 4th month of contraction

Business confidence plummets to record low as US tariff fears and export weakness bite

Myanmar manufacturing PMI stabilising but still below 50.0

Post-earthquake recovery continues as new orders stabilise, though job losses resume

Thailand manufacturing accelerates to fastest pace since August 2024

Production surges as domestic and export orders strengthen, prompting renewed hiring