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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.

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.

AI, robotics, electric cars seen as key investment themes this year 

Market remains highly uncertain so investors are advised to be selective.

Majority of Chinese motorists consider going electric over petrol, the highest globally: survey

German cars are still the most popular among consumers but Chinese brands are catching up fast, according to Simon-Kucher.

US-China chip war to hit Korean tech giants but no lasting damage, says Fitch

Samsung and SK hynix may even benefit from higher chip prices as China bans Micron products.

Singapore seen attracting semiconductor firms diversifying away from China: DBS

Analysts said the sweet spot is in integrated device manufacturers.

Fitch Ratings says APAC chip makers to ride out market downturn

Rising demand for higher quality devices will support bit shipment growth in memory chips this year.

Apple bucks trend for declining phone sales in Southeast Asia: study

Overall smartphone shipments fell 13% in Q1 but iPhone rose 18% in the same period

Foreign car makers may see market share in China shrink on slow EV transition: study

Car manufacturers that are faster to adopt EVs will have an edge in the world’s largest auto market.

‘Significant potential in renewable energy manufacturing awaits Southeast Asia’

The region should boost its production of solar PVs, e-motorcycles and batteries.

India’s smartphone market posts record drop in Q1: study

Despite an ongoing market slump, consumers are upgrading to 5G-ready smartphones fast.

Asian chip makers need to cut emissions as semiconductor industry’s power consumption seen doubling by 2030: study

Greenpeace says suppliers of tech giants like Apple and Microsoft should set meaningful climate goals too.

India’s smart TV market climbs 28% in 2022 as consumers upgrade to bigger screens

“Made in India” smart TVs recorded the fastest growth last year.

Three opportunities SEA countries can expect from a 'Plus One' approach

This approach is set to diversify Southeast Asia's supply chain.

India is set to be the 2nd largest solar PV manufacturing market

The module manufacturing capacity more than doubled to 38GW in March 2023.