Manufacturing

UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs

Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
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UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs

Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
36 minutes ago

Global chip sales hit record $75.3b as Japan lags

Asia Pacific, Americas, China, and Europe score, as Japan fell 8.9%.

Japanese machine tool market holds steady with ¥137b orders in November

Foreign demand remains robust as domestic market shows signs of potential recovery

Thai manufacturing sees strongest growth since May 2023 on record new orders

Production expanded at its fastest pace in over 2½ years as domestic demand hits decade-high.

Vietnamese manufacturing sustains growth despite supply disruptions

The sector extended its expansion for the 6th consecutive month as business confidence hits 21-month high.

Indonesian manufacturing sustains growth despite raw material shortages

The sector  expanded as business confidence strengthens.

Taiwan's manufacturing sector returns to growth after 10-month decline

Output and new orders both rise for first time since March.

Asia Pacific market value jumps in 2025 with chipmakers leading

The biggest gains, however, came from chipmakers and companies tied to the AI hardware supply chain.

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.

Global manufacturing growth remains lacklustre as 2025 draws to close

Output eases slightly as new orders stagnate and employment levels stabilise

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.