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China’s export curbs heighten Europe’s battery supply risks

Restrictions on LFP technology disrupt EU's efforts to scale EV production.

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.

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.

Pharma firms explore converting facilities for cross-sector drug production

Shared standards enable repurposing of sites but cost and safety remain hurdles.

Over half of China’s new green bond catalogue targets manufacturing

It spans equipment, transport, robotics, agriculture, and renewables.

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.

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

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.