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60% US tariff on China expected to benefit India and Malaysia
The tariff may also drive trade diversion, with China rerouting exports through third countries.
60% US tariff on China expected to benefit India and Malaysia
The tariff may also drive trade diversion, with China rerouting exports through third countries.
Global semiconductor sales hit highest ever record in September
September sales were a record-breaking $55.3b.
Global manufacturing activity contracts for 4th consecutive month
Output stabilises but new orders continue to decline.
More than just transaction management – what the future holds for ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a foundational tool for many organisations.
Carmakers to invest over $20b in EV production facilities in South and Southeast Asia
This is advantageous for Chinese manufacturers who aim to diversify operations.
ASEAN manufacturing output declines into contraction for the first time in 3 years
Headline index drops to 7-month low.
Global manufacturing marks steepest decline in nearly two years
Business optimism falls to a 22-month low.
RSM Singapore’s Elayne Kuah: Align with national goals and customer demands to remain competitive
She emphasises the importance of embracing agility and sustainability to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
Global semiconductor market hits record August sales
This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth and the largest YoY increase since April 2022.
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index declines in September
This is the lowest in 14 months.
PMI signals slowest global growth since January
Business optimism falls to its lowest level in four years.
AI computer shipments to surge 165% by 2025, hitting 114 million units
AI computers are set to gain 26 percentage points in global shipment share from 2024 to 2025.
Asia leads robot installation globally by 70%
China accounted for 51% of the market.
AI startups lead manufacturing sector’s automation transformation
Startups are using technologies such as AI-powered collaborative robots and production simulations.
Deloitte Singapore’s Richard Loi: People, technology, and processes are connected across a digital supply network
Richard highlighted the importance of ESG targets and the need for technology adoption amidst the dynamic business landscape.
Asia polycarbonate capacity balloons to 2.05 million tonnes per annum by 2028
Additional capacity is expected to be 2.05 million tonnes by 2028.
APAC's AV computer system fitment market to grow at 9.7% CAGR
The growth is projected to happen over 2024 to 2029.
