Manufacturing

This followed a slowdown in end-2025.India's manufacturing sector regained momentum in January after a slowdown at the end of 2025, with production and new orders rising at faster rates, but business confidence  plunged to its weakest level in three and a half years.

One-third of surveyed electronics executives project a positive business situation through June.

The market sustained its growth in January.

Chips and ships drive Singapore's economy as general manufacturing hits a wall.

Review of almost 700 firms shows revenue added 4.3 pts to TSR, but margins cut returns by 3.5 pts.

Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.

Asia Pacific, Americas, China, and Europe score, as Japan fell 8.9%.

Foreign demand remains robust as domestic market shows signs of potential recovery

Production expanded at its fastest pace in over 2½ years as domestic demand hits decade-high.

The sector extended its expansion for the 6th consecutive month as business confidence hits 21-month high.

The sector  expanded as business confidence strengthens.

Output and new orders both rise for first time since March.

The biggest gains, however, came from chipmakers and companies tied to the AI hardware supply chain.

New orders surged to a 13-month high despite sharp acceleration in cost pressures.

New orders rose for first time since August, though export demand plummeted.