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Rising energy costs spur efficiency push as firms target quick payback
Most firms require sub-five-year payback as incentives and financing shape decisions.
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Rising energy costs spur efficiency push as firms target quick payback
Most firms require sub-five-year payback as incentives and financing shape decisions.
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ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
The region’s PMI rose for the first time in three months as new orders and output strengthened.
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Olam unit-WNC JV expands savoury production in Philippines
The new facility will produce seasonings, marinades, and dry mixes.
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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.
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Philippines, China's Panhua strengthen ties with $3.5b steel project
This is one of the largest foreign investments in the Philippines' steel sector.
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AI could unlock US$600b in climate, sustainability value by 2028
Industrial efficiency, climate risk modelling, and grid management offer the clearest near-term opportunities.
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.
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
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
Vietnam’s factory growth crumbles in April as Middle East war sends costs to 15-year high
New orders fell for the first time in eight months as fuel and oil prices surge
