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Japanese manufacturing stabilises after 5 months of decline
New orders fell at its slowest pace in 19 months as factories maintain employment levels.
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.
Record domestic orders push Thai manufacturing to 2-year high
Production soared despite weak exports.
South Korean manufacturing sector battles rising costs and weak demand
Output and orders declined for the second consecutive month.
India links advanced manufacturing growth to MSME digital transition
Workforce readiness, AI adoption will determine how fast MSMEs shift to digitally driven production.
Tariffs disrupt up to 40% of supply chain activity in 2025
Costs, demand, and sourcing strategies shift, McKinsey survey shows
AI cuts aerospace material development cycles by over 50%: report
AI-led simulation and materials design are helping manufacturers cut discovery timelines.
Japan business activity expands for 9th successive month despite softer PMI
PMI eased to 51.5 in December, but new demand and hiring strengthened.
AI demand boosts outlook for Korean memory chips
Fitch expects AI and server upgrades to lift DRAM and SSD demand in 2026, despite risks.
Weak infrastructure threatens Malaysia’s smart manufacturing ambitions
Epicor warns stronger connectivity, skills and support are vital for nationwide adoption.
India’s PLI scheme faces delays as module commissioning falls behind target: report
JMK Research and IEEFA recommended a second-phase, manufacturing-linked PLI scheme offering tax credits.
Manufacturing leasing set to hit nearly half of India’s industrial and logistics demand
JLL projects that it will continue to expand to 33.7 million square feet by 2027.
Which sectors lead Singapore's manufacturing confidence gains?
The electronics and transport sectors were the most optimistic.
South Korea needs accelerated renewables as carbon risks threaten exporters: report
The think tank estimated that CBAM certificates could cost Korean chipmakers about $588m between 2026 and 2034,
ASEAN's manufacturing PMI up in November
It rose to 53 driven by new orders and output.
