Manufacturing
Vietnam manufacturing activity declines in December amidst production growth and new orders decline
Business confidence was at its lowest in 19 months.
Philippines’ manufacturing PMI dips in January
Demand continued to improve yet the pace of expansion was slow.
ASEAN’s PMI slips to 11-month low in January
Order book volumes and output only slightly increased.
China Manufacturing Industry maintains status as largest in the world for the 15th year
Over 570 industrial enterprises ranked among top 2,500 in R&D investment
China’s trade surplus hits record high in 2024
It was boosted by strong export growth combined with sluggish import growth.
Emerging market output growth slips to 52.4 in December
This is attributed to slower manufacturing output growth, S&P Global said.
What went behind December's worsening PMI data?
The global manufacturing sector dropped to 49.6 in December.
Global Supply Chain spare capacity shrinks in December
Manufacturers added safety buffers to inventories due to increased risk.
Worldwide chip sales up 20.7% in November
The Americas, China, and Asia Pacific scored significant gains.
Embarking on the smart operations journey: A new era of cost management in manufacturing
Traditional cost management models come with a common pitfall, they neglect strategic investments in favour of short-term profitability.
South Korea factory activity contracts in December
Production outlook turned negative for the first time since the pandemic.
China manufacturing activity contracts in January
PMI for equipment manufacturing sector expanded for the sixth consecutive month.
Global manufacturing activity contracts in 2024
Business optimism is also at a 3-month low.
Japan's manufacturing sector sees lowest contraction in 3 months
Input price inflation and weakened demand remain a challenge
Different plays for OEMs to consider for decarbonised heat technologies
McKinsey highlighted four key areas on which they can evaluate their approaches.
Global semiconductor sales up 22.1% YoY in October
Global sales are poised to reach $697.2b in 2025.
