APAC
Global chip sales jump 20% in July as industry continues strong growth
Asia Pacific region's sales increaseed 35.6% year-to-year.
Global chip sales jump 20% in July as industry continues strong growth
Asia Pacific region's sales increaseed 35.6% year-to-year.
Global supply chain slows as US factories cut back on purchases
Manufacturing demand weakened worldwide after American companies stockpiled goods ahead of expected tariff changes
Global chip sales surge nearly 20% in May as AI boom drives demand
Semiconductor industry posts $59B monthly sales as Americas leads regional growth
Global manufacturing slumps as factory output drops in July
Global production falls for the second time in three months as business confidence weakens.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in July
This ends the three-month sequence of declining sector health.
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
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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.
What it takes to lead in APAC’s building products and construction materials sector
Leaders in the building products and construction materials sector must evolve to drive growth over the next two to three years.
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.
Who’s winning the digital race in chemical manufacturing?
The sector is valued at $190 billion as of 2024.
Cost remains top challenge for manufacturers
90% say that tariffs above 25% would make exports uneconomical.
Manufacturing firms in Asia see gains in AI adoption, ERIA report shows
The automotive and electronics sectors accounted for the most robot usage from 2012 to 2019.
Data centre capacity in Asia to rise up to 25% annually
Global investment in data centres and chip infrastructure hits $465b in 2024.
ASEAN manufacturing sees second consecutive month of deterioration
Confidence levels also diminished.
