Manufacturing
PMI signals slowest global growth since January
Business optimism falls to its lowest level in four years.
PMI signals slowest global growth since January
Business optimism falls to its lowest level in four years.
China's manufacturing sector sees sharpest decline in September since July 2023
Thanks to weakening demand, reduced new orders, and subdued market conditions.
AI computer shipments to surge 165% by 2025, hitting 114 million units
AI computers are set to gain 26 percentage points in global shipment share from 2024 to 2025.
Japan's manufacturing conditions weaken for third straight month
Its September factory activity slightly dips to 49.6.
AI startups lead manufacturing sector’s automation transformation
Startups are using technologies such as AI-powered collaborative robots and production simulations.
Warehouse automation market to hit $55b by 2030
One driving factor includes the e-commerce boom.
APAC's AV computer system fitment market to grow at 9.7% CAGR
The growth is projected to happen over 2024 to 2029.
Indonesia’s computer market increases by 17.9% YoY in Q2 2024
It also recorded a 6.1% growth QoQ.
Japanese OEMs battle to compete in China's car market
Nissan, Honda, and Toyota face a massive year-on-year sales decline.
Australia faces growing pressure as China steel demand fall
Steel demand in China could drop to 750 to 800 million tonnes per annum over the next five to 10 years.
Nearly 8 in 10 manufacturers will boost AI investment in 2024
97% are optimistic about AI's promise to create jobs.
Global semiconductor sales rise 18.7% YoY in July
China and Asia Pacific sales also surged.
Visa issues for Chinese tech drive Indian manufacturing delays
India will fastrack visas for Chinese technicians.
Philippine manufacturing growth steady at 51.2 PMI in August
However, employment and purchasing activity have waned.
India and Singapore ink agreement for semiconductor collaboration
India to invest $10b in semiconductor market, aiming to compete with chipmaking heavyweight Taiwan.
AI demand boosts Korean memory chip industry recovery
This recovery follows a severe downturn in 2023.
Gov’t net-zero goals drive EV demand in the Philippines
Government policies, high fuel prices, and infrastructure development drive EV adoption.