In Focus

APAC seen leading in smart manufacturing race

The region, however, grapples with a shortage of skilled factory workers.

India, Southeast Asia emerge as next ‘export manufacturing powerhouses’

Lower cost is top priority, but resilience and stability are also crucial in selecting the next factory location.

Booming chip sector fuels Vietnam's economic growth: GlobalData

The slowing international trade and global economy is hitting the export-oriented nation hard.

Southeast Asia: An attractive manufacturing base for growing global firms

Only 9% of companies have no plans of expanding in the region.

Green energy manufacturing in Southeast Asia: US$100b revenue potential by 2030

Aside from electric motorcycles and clean power, there are also opportunities in green buildings and circular packaging.

Manufacturing driving IoT spending in Asia Pacific

China is the biggest spender in IoT across the region.

Indian steelmakers’ expansion spree seen relying on local demand, says S&P

The country’s top producers estimated to spend US$100b for their growth ambitions.

China needs stronger gov’t push to meet EV goals following disappointing sales: UOB

Made in China electric cars will likely continue to gain a wider audience overseas.

Tepid recovery awaits manufacturing sector in 2H23

Industrial production contracted 4.9% YoY in June.

Generative AI seen contributing AU$5b to Australia’s manufacturing sector by 2030

AI uses range from design, task automation, data analysis to rapid training of workers.

Manufacturing sector seen as key growth driver of Indian economy: DBS

Electronics exports may be the strongest sector now but further growth may rely on semiconductors and EVs in the near future.

Survey shows factory workers seek positive, tech-driven workplace

Six out of ten will opt for a lower pay to transfer to a factory with higher tech-adoption.

ASIC chip market to outperform AI chip in South Korea

The ASIC chip CAGR market sales to post 44% over FY23-FY27 globally.

Will SG’s manufacturing momentum improve in 2H23? 

Manufacturing output contracted anew in July, by 10.8% YoY.