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China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
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China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
Factory activity settled higher than expected.
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Banking and insurance posted 55.7 whilst the wider business reading climbed to 53.4.
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The city-state led in trade depth and breadth whilst it ranked second in capital flows.
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China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify
This is the second consecutive month its PMI remained in expansion territory.
Philippines PMI rises to 52.9 as output returns to growth
Confidence, however, dropped to the second-lowest level on record.
Year-end rebound fails to save Thailand from 0.7% manufacturing drop
Maybank maintains its 1.7% GDP growth forecast for 2026.
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
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93% believe Hong Kong can effectively support their future Asia expansion plans.
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.
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