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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.
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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.
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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
Myanmar manufacturing PMI stabilising but still below 50.0
Post-earthquake recovery continues as new orders stabilise, though job losses resume
Thailand manufacturing accelerates to fastest pace since August 2024
Production surges as domestic and export orders strengthen, prompting renewed hiring
Vietnam's manufacturing sector returns to growth after four-month decline
Output expansion quickens as new orders rise for the first time since March
Japan's manufacturing contracts as trade uncertainties dampen output
It recorded its sharpest drop in manufacturing output since March
South Korea's manufacturing woes deepen as US tariff fears bite
It contracted for 6th consecutive month.
Taiwan manufacturing slump worsens as trade fears mount
Companies reported sharp falls in new orders and export sales.
Philippine manufacturers cautious despite demand rise
July output rose at a historically muted rate.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in July
This ends the three-month sequence of declining sector health.
