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Companies weaning off focus on supply chain resilience: McKinsey
Only a few executives believe their boards have a deep understanding of supply chain risks.
Companies weaning off focus on supply chain resilience: McKinsey
Only a few executives believe their boards have a deep understanding of supply chain risks.
60% US tariff on China expected to benefit India and Malaysia
The tariff may also drive trade diversion, with China rerouting exports through third countries.
Chinese dairy producers target adult nutrition as infant formula demand declines
The baby milk sector in the country is expected to see up to 3% annual decline from 2023 to 2029.
Global semiconductor sales hit highest ever record in September
September sales were a record-breaking $55.3b.
Singapore manufacturing activity rises at start of 4th quarter
Output growth accelerates amidst a sharp rise in new business.
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector contracts further in October
Output and new orders fall for 4th straight month.
Property stimulus seen to slow China steel, cement demand decline
Steel production down 4% Y-O-Y in 9 months
Chinese steel producers move away from property sector, rising decarbonisation Capex
Manufacturing, infra sectors to boost growth in steel consumption
China’s manufacturing activity rebounds in October
But employment levels fell to the lowest level since May 2023.
Thailand manufacturing sector eases in September
Slower increases in output and new orders recorded
India manufacturing growth falls in September as exports at slowest pace in year and a half
New export orders lowest since March 2023.
Pharma growth defies Singapore IP decline prediction for September
Industrial production increased by 9.8% increase during the month.
Regenerative manufacturing offers $1.2t opportunity for ASEAN firms
A key driver of this shift includes the rise of artificial intelligence investments.
Global manufacturing marks steepest decline in nearly two years
Business optimism falls to a 22-month low.
Taiwan’s manufacturers cut jobs amidst lowest confidence levels
Confidence in the outlook reached its lowest point in 2024.
South Korean factory activity sees sharpest downturn since June 2023
Optimism has reached its softest level in 21 months.
Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam’s manufacturing, causing sharp production decline
Full recovery is expected to be delayed until early 2025.
