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Can semiconductor demand keep Singapore’s factory optimism alive?
The electronics cluster is the most optimistic.
1 day ago
Can semiconductor demand keep Singapore’s factory optimism alive?
The electronics cluster is the most optimistic.
1 day ago
Philippines manufacturing holds steady as orders slip
Hiring rises, costs stay soft, but export demand weakens and production remains under pressure.
South Korean Factories return to contraction as tariffs bite
Manufacturing sector deteriorates for 8th time in 9 months amidst domestic weakness and US trade barriers.
Taiwan manufacturing decline eases in October as tariff impact persists
Sector shows signs of stabilisation with slowest contraction in five months, but US tariffs and weak global demand continue to weigh on orders
Thai manufacturing surges to fastest growth in 29 months
Production reaches nearly two-and-a-half-year high as domestic demand drives sharp expansion, though export orders remain subdued
Indonesia manufacturing activity records 3-month expansion in September
Manufacturers ramp up employment at fastest pace in 5 months.
Vietnam manufacturing sector accelerates growth in October
Production levels highest in 15 months.
Manufacturing sentiment improves as electronics, aerospace boost outlook
The electronics cluster is the most optimistic.
Global chip sales up 21.7% in August
Asia-Pacific leads the charge as chip sales climb
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.
