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China’s export curbs heighten Europe’s battery supply risks
Restrictions on LFP technology disrupt EU's efforts to scale EV production.
China tightens battery export controls, delays global shipments
New licensing rules will take effect as China supplies two-thirds of US battery imports.
Global biopharma industry index falls to 5.96 in 2025
Switzerland led the rankings with 6.99, ahead of the UK (6.66) and South Korea (6.49).
AI drives 20% of global semiconductor market as demand surges: report
Morningstar noted inventory correction in industrial markets is “winding down."
India seen ramping up petrochemical investments to strengthen supply chain
By 2030, India is expected to drive about a third of new global petrochemical capacity additions.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 51.6 in September
The report noted that rising production requirements affected purchasing decisions.
Over 40% of Gen Zs in manufacturing plan to quit within six months: report
Companies are urged to focus on being purpose-driven.
Singapore industrial output falls 7.8% in August with pharma slump
Maybank attributed the August dip to front-loading in July ahead of higher reciprocal tariffs across Asia.
Tarriff fears trigger US stockpiling in August as manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia
Asia manufacturers cut purchases.
Pharma firms explore converting facilities for cross-sector drug production
Shared standards enable repurposing of sites but cost and safety remain hurdles.
Over half of China’s new green bond catalogue targets manufacturing
It spans equipment, transport, robotics, agriculture, and renewables.
China's semiconductor investment to reach $46b annually by 2030
Thanks to the large market for microchips, and high demand for generative AI, amongst others.
Cyberattacks push manufacturers to boost AI defenses
Manufacturing remains the most targeted industry for cyberattacks.
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
Aerospace and marine sectors drive Singapore’s manufacturing growth in July
Factory production went up by 8.2%.
Tariffs compound expenses, strain manufacturing resilience
Rising tariffs are inflating costs, and forcing manufacturers to rethink operations.
