Manufacturing

Only the agile will win across ASEAN’s evolving markets

The first move was about leaving China. The second is about designing for the region, not just an individual market. 
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Global supply chains strained as stockpiling, shortages and costs stay elevated

Manufacturers are front-loading purchases at the fastest pace since early 2022.

Malaysia April manufacturing sales jump 9.1% on electronics gains

Export-oriented industries and domestic demand both accelerate during the month.

Global chip sales nearly double in April, SIA says

The Americas and Asia-Pacific led regional growth.

Japan machine tool orders jump 45% in April, near record high

Orders surge to second highest level on record as AI and robotics fuel global demand.

No chips, no AI: Semiconductors account for 95% of AI server rack value

The SIA warned that supply chain vulnerabilities could hamper.

Malaysian manufacturing slips into contraction in May as demand weakens

PMI fells from a 2-month high as new orders and output both ease. 

Indonesia manufacturing flatlines in May as costs near record highs

PMI steadied at neutral 50.0 but production fells for the third straight month.

Thailand manufacturing growth eases to 12-month low in May

Manufacturing conditions improve for a tenth successive month.

ASEAN manufacturing activity picks up in May as orders rebound

Though export sales fell at fastest rate since 2024.