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APAC cohesive packaging accelerates as sustainability rules tighten: report
Towards Packaging pegs the category at US$82.96b by 2034, up from US$43.37b in 2025.
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Singapore’s manufacturing hits 21.6% of GDP as high-value tech takes lead
The city-state led the region in advanced manufacturing readiness.
Manufacturers ramp AI spend as only 2% fully embedded: McKinsey
COO100 captured 101 responses from $1b+ revenue operators, surveyed in June–July 2025.
Japanese machine tool market holds steady with ¥137b orders in November
Foreign demand remains robust as domestic market shows signs of potential recovery
Thai manufacturing sees strongest growth since May 2023 on record new orders
Production expanded at its fastest pace in over 2½ years as domestic demand hits decade-high.
Vietnamese manufacturing sustains growth despite supply disruptions
The sector extended its expansion for the 6th consecutive month as business confidence hits 21-month high.
Indonesian manufacturing sustains growth despite raw material shortages
The sector expanded as business confidence strengthens.
Taiwan's manufacturing sector returns to growth after 10-month decline
Output and new orders both rise for first time since March.
Asia Pacific market value jumps in 2025 with chipmakers leading
The biggest gains, however, came from chipmakers and companies tied to the AI hardware supply chain.
South Korean manufacturing returns to growth as export orders recover
New orders surged to a 13-month high despite sharp acceleration in cost pressures.
Philippine manufacturing shows signs of recovery after 4-month slump
New orders rose for first time since August, though export demand plummeted.
Southeast Asian manufacturing ends 2025 strongest quarter in 4 years
The solid growth continues despite slight moderation in output and new orders.
Japanese manufacturing stabilises after 5 months of decline
New orders fell at its slowest pace in 19 months as factories maintain employment levels.
India's manufacturing sector posts weakest improvement in 2 years
Its production hits a 38-month low as new orders softened.
Malaysian manufacturing shows resilience despite slowdown in orders
Employment rises at its third fastest pace on record as sector nears stabilisation.
Rising AI loads force Asia data centre cooling shift
Expanding capacity and hotter climates push operators toward advanced cooling technologies.
