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South Korean manufacturing returns to growth as export orders recover
New orders surged to a 13-month high despite sharp acceleration in cost pressures.
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.
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.
Tariffs disrupt up to 40% of supply chain activity in 2025
Costs, demand, and sourcing strategies shift, McKinsey survey shows
India links advanced manufacturing growth to MSME digital transition
Workforce readiness, AI adoption will determine how fast MSMEs shift to digitally driven production.
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.
