Manufacturing
ASEAN factory activity dips for first time in two years
Malaysia was hit hardest last month while conditions continued to improve in Indonesia.
ASEAN factory activity dips for first time in two years
Malaysia was hit hardest last month while conditions continued to improve in Indonesia.
Asian manufacturers seen leading global EV battery market: S&P
Oversupply, consolidation looming over China.
China’s manufacturing sector slowly recovers in September
Last month’s PMI was still below the year-to-date average.
EY's Atul Chandna delves into key strategies for balancing manufacturing output excellence, integrating sustainability
Atul Chandna highlights the role of supply chain resilience, technological innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in the manufacturing and export sectors.
Factory activity in Japan falls for fourth straight month in September
Early indicators showed sustained weakness in output and new orders.
Booming chip sector fuels Vietnam's economic growth: GlobalData
The slowing international trade and global economy is hitting the export-oriented nation hard.
US firms’ pullback in capital spending to hurt Asian chipmakers: JP Morgan
Long-term outlook remains bright for the sector, in part due to the AI boom.
Southeast Asia: An attractive manufacturing base for growing global firms
Only 9% of companies have no plans of expanding in the region.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI improves for nearly two years straight
Output rises at its fastest pace in three months
India’s computer market slumps for fourth quarter in a row: IDC
Despite yearly decline, Q2 orders improved dramatically compared to Q1.
China’s manufacturing activity shrinks in July
Firms were positive demand will pick up in the coming year.
ASEAN factory activity slows for three months in a row
Business confidence among manufacturers hit a three-year low.
Biz confidence among Korean manufacturers worsens for first time in five months
Firms are also likely to be less optimistic next month.
Tepid recovery awaits manufacturing sector in 2H23
Industrial production contracted 4.9% YoY in June.
Prospects for TSMC still positive despite 10% revenue drop in Q2: analyst
The firm will continue to benefit from robust demand for chips in the years to come.
Outlook still positive for China’s semiconductor sector with shift to mature processes
SMIC will likely have to delay expansion plans in its Beijing and Shanghai fabs.
Component players to lead China’s industrial automation in Q2
Robotics may catch up in H2, UOB said.
