Manufacturing
China manufacturing PMI beats forecast at 50.3 in June
China manufacturing PMI beats forecast at 50.3 in June
Export orders returned to expansion at 50.1 as purchase price inflation slowed.
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DHL scales automation in Vietnam logistics operations
Automation and infrastructure support high-tech shifts.
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Supply chain shifts and expanded Bangkok venues boost Thailand’s appeal as a regional industry hub.
Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
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Vietnam expands exports across global trade
Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.
Semiconductors' 32.4% growth powers Singapore manufacturing through June
One-third of surveyed electronics executives project a positive business situation through June.
Chemical shares trail MSCI World as margins keep sliding
Review of almost 700 firms shows revenue added 4.3 pts to TSR, but margins cut returns by 3.5 pts.
Breaking the myths around turbomachinery downtime in APAC
When technical depth is lacking, outages extend and costs escalate.
Manufacturing hits brakes for 2025
Blame it on geopolitical tensions and tariffs.
Global firms target Singapore's unique cycling market
In Asia, e-bike adoption is seen as one of the market’s growth drivers.
ASEAN’s PMI slips to 11-month low in January
Order book volumes and output only slightly increased.
Manufactured products price index contraction eases in 2024
It was an improvement from the -4.5% in 2023.
How gen AI can be the packaging and paper industry’s next frontier
Mckinsey & Company has identified building capabilities in six areas.
APAC automotive aftermarket wear and tear market to grow 3.7% through 2028
Factors like accident rates and driving patterns will drive growth.
Carmakers to invest over $20b in EV production facilities in South and Southeast Asia
This is advantageous for Chinese manufacturers who aim to diversify operations.
New EU directive demands stricter accountability in supply chains
Asia risks market access if they do not comply.
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