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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’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. 

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.