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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
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
Global chip sales surge nearly 20% in May as AI boom drives demand
Semiconductor industry posts $59B monthly sales as Americas leads regional growth
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
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.
Manufacturers miss value targets in digital supply chains
Fragmented systems, poor data, and skill gaps are driving failure risks.
India’s industrial production slows in June
A marginal pickup was more than offset by contractions in the mining and electricity sector output.
Vietnamese firms face supply chain risks amidst U.S.-China trade tensions
ESG is now a competitive advantage.
Industrial production to weaken in H2 amidst expected front-loading backlash
Industrial production was up 8% year-on-year in June.
Asian supply chains show tentative recovery, but underutilisation persists
Meanwhile, global supply chains are near full capacity.
Cobot deployment faces barriers in Industry 5.0 shift
Safety, system integration, and data readiness are key challenges slowing cobot adoption.
Global manufacturing sector returns to expansion territory in June
Key economies drove it to expansion amidst stabilising demand conditions.
Myanmar manufacturing sector struggles as earthquake aftermath weighs on recovery
PMI shows modest recovery from April.
Philippines manufacturing slows in May
PMI tumbles to near-stagnation levels.
