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China’s manufacturing growth improves in February
It was supported by increases in output and new orders.
South Korea’s manufacturing PMI falls to 49.9 in February
Manufacturing conditions in South Korea remained stable after a slight improvement at the start of the year.
DeepSeek disrupts AI chip market with low-cost model
Cheaper AI infrastructure sparks overcapacity concerns among chipmakers.
Procurement, logistics roles in demand for HK manufacturing in 2025
Companies are increasingly adopting nearshoring strategies in Asia to diversify supply chains and minimise geopolitical risks.
How EV battery manufacturers can overcome cost challenges
Kearney highlighted three ways to reduce production costs.
China unveils plan to boost new-type energy storage by 2027
The plan focuses on technological innovation, including the upgrading of lithium batteries and support for disruptive technologies.
Global supply chains operating at full capacity in January
North America at a 6-month high in supply chain volatility index.
Supply chain drives M&A activity to record 5% YoY growth in 2024
Supply chain-related transactions accounted for $160b.
Clean energy technology spending to reach $670b in 2025
This is driven by a significant increase in solar energy capacity.
‘Computer on wheels’ dominate highly-connected automotive industry
Almost every new car will be connected to the internet by 2030.
Japan’s Robot orders see strong rebound in Q4 2024
The number of units ordered also saw considerable growth, rising by 27.6% YoY to 46,499 units.
Global manufacturing activity expands in January
This was driven by a rise in new orders, output, and suppliers' delivery times.
Global semiconductor sales up 19% in 2024
It surpassed $600b for the first time, the SIA said.
Vietnam manufacturing activity declines in December amidst production growth and new orders decline
Business confidence was at its lowest in 19 months.
Philippines’ manufacturing PMI dips in January
Demand continued to improve yet the pace of expansion was slow.
ASEAN’s PMI slips to 11-month low in January
Order book volumes and output only slightly increased.
