Manufacturing
Japanese manufacturing stabilises after 5 months of decline
New orders fell at its slowest pace in 19 months as factories maintain employment levels.
Japanese manufacturing stabilises after 5 months of decline
New orders fell at its slowest pace in 19 months as factories maintain employment levels.
Global manufacturing growth remains lacklustre as 2025 draws to close
Output eases slightly as new orders stagnate and employment levels stabilise
India's manufacturing sector posts weakest improvement in 2 years
Its production hits a 38-month low as new orders softened.
Malaysian manufacturing shows resilience despite slowdown in orders
Employment rises at its third fastest pace on record as sector nears stabilisation.
Record domestic orders push Thai manufacturing to 2-year high
Production soared despite weak exports.
South Korean manufacturing sector battles rising costs and weak demand
Output and orders declined for the second consecutive month.
India links advanced manufacturing growth to MSME digital transition
Workforce readiness, AI adoption will determine how fast MSMEs shift to digitally driven production.
Three trends the manufacturing industry must lean into in 2026
AI, private equity, and sustainability are worth keeping top-of-mind going forward.
AI cuts aerospace material development cycles by over 50%: report
AI-led simulation and materials design are helping manufacturers cut discovery timelines.
Weak infrastructure threatens Malaysia’s smart manufacturing ambitions
Epicor warns stronger connectivity, skills and support are vital for nationwide adoption.
Manufacturing leasing set to hit nearly half of India’s industrial and logistics demand
JLL projects that it will continue to expand to 33.7 million square feet by 2027.
Which sectors lead Singapore's manufacturing confidence gains?
The electronics and transport sectors were the most optimistic.
Global semiconductor industry sees strongest quarter with 15.8% chip sales growth
Worldwide semiconductor revenues reached £165bn in the third quarter, with September marking record monthly sales.
Southeast Asia emerges as world’s new industrial powerhouse: report
A Roland Berger report highlighted the region’s transformation from workshop to complete industrial ecosystem.
Singapore’s manufacturing output surges in October as biomedical jumps
The biomedical cluster led the gains with an 89.6% jump, driven by a 122.9% surge in pharmaceuticals.
Malaysia battles AI and skills gaps in smart factory push
Lenovo backs the nation’s manufacturing transformation through AI, IoT, and system modernisation.
Can semiconductor demand keep Singapore’s factory optimism alive?
The electronics cluster is the most optimistic.
