Manufacturing
Indonesia's manufacturing sector suffers 4th month of contraction
Business confidence plummets to record low as US tariff fears and export weakness bite
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
Vietnam's manufacturing sector returns to growth after four-month decline
Output expansion quickens as new orders rise for the first time since March
China's manufacturing sector declines in July as export demand weakens
Factories scaled back production for the second time in three months.
Japan's manufacturing contracts as trade uncertainties dampen output
It recorded its sharpest drop in manufacturing output since March
South Korea's manufacturing woes deepen as US tariff fears bite
It contracted for 6th consecutive month.
Taiwan manufacturing slump worsens as trade fears mount
Companies reported sharp falls in new orders and export sales.
Global manufacturing slumps as factory output drops in July
Global production falls for the second time in three months as business confidence weakens.
Philippine manufacturers cautious despite demand rise
July output rose at a historically muted rate.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in July
This ends the three-month sequence of declining sector health.
Industrial production to weaken in H2 amidst expected front-loading backlash
Industrial production was up 8% year-on-year in June.
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
Asian supply chains show tentative recovery, but underutilisation persists
Meanwhile, global supply chains are near full capacity.
Circular business models: Unlocking the next phase of growth in Asia’s manufacturing sector
To achieve real, lasting sustainability, organisations must move beyond carbon targets.
Global manufacturing sector returns to expansion territory in June
Key economies drove it to expansion amidst stabilising demand conditions.
Asian manufacturing activity hits 17-month low amidst rising tariffs
Supply chain utilisation has fallen to its lowest level since 2023.
