Manufacturing

Confidence amongst Japan's top manufacturers slips in June

A weak yen boosts exports, but sales volume has decreased for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Confidence amongst Japan's top manufacturers slips in June

A weak yen boosts exports, but sales volume has decreased for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Global supply chain heading to Southeast Asia, India

Rising costs in China were the primary accelerator behind this shift towards diversification.

Asian countries to lead global ethylene capacity expansion by 2030

China and India will account for over 42% of additions globally.

Semiconductor companies face inventory glut amidst AI boom

But optimism remains as sales are expected to grow in the second half.

EU to impose extra tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese BEVs

China sounds alarm, warning that trade and economic cooperation are at risk.

Smartphone shipments decline but AI chip demand surges

AI chip production rises to meet the growing demand for AI functionalities in new electronics.

G4 manufacturing index rises to 49.6 in May

This is the highest since September 2022.

China's rapid battery electric vehicles growth defies global slowdown

It surges ahead with 25% BEV penetration, fueled by affordability and government backing.

Seven in 10 firms view cybersecurity as a disruptor in construction

Data reliance and mobile workforces escalate cyber threats for construction firms.

Global Bio-CDMOs set for 12.5% annual growth through 2028

Push for innovations and strategic expansions across the value chain drive the bio-CDMO industry.

Asian supply chains stretched for the first time since January

Global supply chains are also operating near their full capacity.

Experts see Southeast Asia upping their game in chip assembly, packaging 

China, Taiwan and Korea will continue to dominate back-end chip manufacturing.

Taiwan, Korea to see market lead in advanced chips drop in 2032 as US plays catch up

Expansion of China's chip capacity will dramatically slow down this decade.