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Worldwide chip sales up 20.7% in November
The Americas, China, and Asia Pacific scored significant gains.
Worldwide chip sales up 20.7% in November
The Americas, China, and Asia Pacific scored significant gains.
South Korea factory activity contracts in December
Production outlook turned negative for the first time since the pandemic.
China manufacturing activity contracts in January
PMI for equipment manufacturing sector expanded for the sixth consecutive month.
Global manufacturing activity contracts in 2024
Business optimism is also at a 3-month low.
Japan's manufacturing sector sees lowest contraction in 3 months
Input price inflation and weakened demand remain a challenge
Philippines posts highest PMI in Southeast Asia: S&P Global
The country's PMI surpassed the ASEAN average of 50.8 and outperformed regional peers.
Infrastructure emerges as key driver of ASEAN economic resilience
Thailand has experienced a surge in public investment, with a 25.9% increase in Q3 2024.
Developing Asia sustains exports with strong AI-driven semiconductor demand
Taipei saw strong export growth from high AI demand, though increased imports and weak consumption offset net export gains.
What Trump’s second term means for Asian manufacturers
One of the key policy changes expected is the introduction of higher tariffs on key trading partners.
Different plays for OEMs to consider for decarbonised heat technologies
McKinsey highlighted four key areas on which they can evaluate their approaches.
Global semiconductor sales up 22.1% YoY in October
Global sales are poised to reach $697.2b in 2025.
Japan’s climate change measures to spur innovation in agri-food manufacturing sector
Japan has introduced temperature-resistant varieties of rice, fruits, and vegetables amongst others.
Gen AI key to overcoming supply chain complexity: report
Companies without digital transformation may fail to sustain business processes, Boston Consulting Group warned.
China's manufacturing sector expansion accelerates in November
This is the fastest growth since June 2024.
Supply Chain resilience fuels 18% increase in Global M&A Activity in Q3 2024
Despite prevailing high interest rates, subdued economic expansion.
APAC's xEV batteries market expected to reach 29.9 million units by 2029
Thailand and Indonesia are amongst the region's key players.
How gen AI can be the packaging and paper industry’s next frontier
Mckinsey & Company has identified building capabilities in six areas.
