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High costs slow manufacturers’ shift to sustainable packaging
Early movers gain ground as firms face cost, scale, and regulatory hurdles.
High costs slow manufacturers’ shift to sustainable packaging
Early movers gain ground as firms face cost, scale, and regulatory hurdles.
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.
China manufacturing activity falls for the first time in 8 months
But business sentiment slightly improves.
Malaysia factory activity improves in May after 12-month decline
But a decrease in new order inflows persists.
ASEAN manufacturing sees second consecutive month of deterioration
Confidence levels also diminished.
Thailand manufacturing activity expands after three months of contraction
But confidence stood at a 5-month low.
China’s machine export posts 6.33% increase
The machinery transfers have mixed effects on Africa’s industrialisation.
Global semiconductor sales up 18.8% in Q1
March recorded the highest sales total at $55.9b
Trade uncertainty drags South Korea's manufacturing sector in April
This is the third consecutive month of worsening business conditions.
Indonesia's manufacturing sector contracts in April
This is the biggest deterioration in business conditions since August 2021.
Taiwan manufacturing PMI sinks to 16-month low in April
Firms downbeat on outlook for first time in 18 months.
US tariffs trigger contraction in Vietnam’s Manufacturing activity
Business confidence is at a 44-month low, S&P Global reported.
ASEAN manufacturing activity slips to 16-month low in April
Confidence is at its lowest since July 2020.
Cyber risks threaten to derail APAC manufacturing digitalisation
Nearly 40% of industrial enterprises globally identify cybersecurity as the main challenge in upgrading their operational technology systems.
APAC warehouses accelerate AI adoption to tackle safety gaps
79% of warehouse associates say safety is a top concern.
Can Asia’s manufacturing supply chains support AI growth?
Infrastructure gaps slow AI progress in Asian supply chains.
Semiconductor revenue climbs to US$655.9b in 2024 as AI, memory boom
NVIDIA emerged as the standout performer, climbing to the No. 1 position for the first time.
