Manufacturing
Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs
PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.
Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs
PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.
Thailand manufacturing growth eases to 12-month low in May
Manufacturing conditions improve for a tenth successive month.
ASEAN manufacturing activity picks up in May as orders rebound
Though export sales fell at fastest rate since 2024.
India factory growth beats flash estimate as demand holds firm
Its PMI hit a three-month high of 55.0 in May.
Vietnam manufacturing PMI jumps to 52.8; stockpiling masks fragile recovery
This is its highest reading since February — the month before the Middle East conflict erupted.
Olam unit-WNC JV expands savoury production in Philippines
The new facility will produce seasonings, marinades, and dry mixes.
South Korea’s factory boom hits 4-year high but stockpiling distorts growth story
Strait of Hormuz disruption and near-record cost inflation expose the fragility beneath the headline surge.
Leading through volatility: How procurement leadership protects manufacturing in Asia
Stabilisation starts with a single version of truth across the supply base and manufacturing footprint.
Over 70% of Asia Pacific manufacturers plan AI uptake in next 12 months, study finds
The Rockwell survey showed a stronger focus on automation, security and reskilling.
Singapore manufacturing expands as electronics lift March PMI to 50.5
Electronics PMI hit 51.4 sustaining factory momentum.
Malaysia posts strong March factory sales as electronics demand powers output
The electrial and electronics segment saw a 13.3% annual rise in sales.
Global chip sales jump 25% in Q1 on AI boom, industrial recovery
The sector remains on course to reach $1t in annual sales in 2026.
India’s manufacturing holds steady in April but input costs hit 4-year peak
Input price inflation jumped to steepest pace since August 2022 as war ripples through supply chains
