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AI drives 20% of global semiconductor market as demand surges: report
Morningstar noted inventory correction in industrial markets is “winding down."
3 hours ago
AI drives 20% of global semiconductor market as demand surges: report
Morningstar noted inventory correction in industrial markets is “winding down."
3 hours ago
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.
22 hours ago
ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 51.6 in September
The report noted that rising production requirements affected purchasing decisions.
23 hours ago
Over 40% of Gen Zs in manufacturing plan to quit within six months: report
Companies are urged to focus on being purpose-driven.
6 days ago
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.
Malaysian manufacturing sector operating at near-full capacity
Manufacturing utilisation reaches 82.5% as all sub-sectors show robust performance.
Japan's machine tool orders rebound to JPY133.1b in June
This is the first monthly increase in three months as domestic demand surges whilst overseas markets remain strong
Malaysia's manufacturing sector improves in July
Export growth returns for first time in eight months as business confidence strengthens
Indonesia's manufacturing sector suffers 4th month of contraction
Business confidence plummets to record low as US tariff fears and export weakness bite
