Manufacturing
Manufacturing PMI in Malaysia remains stable at 49.7 in August
Conditions likely to stay subdued in the short term.
Manufacturing PMI in Malaysia remains stable at 49.7 in August
Conditions likely to stay subdued in the short term.
Malaysia's manufacturing industry operates at 82.1 % capacity in Q2
Capacity utilisation rose by 1.3 percentage points from the previous quarter.
China faces renewed pressure for stimulus as PMI dips to 6-month low
Factory gate prices reach lowest level in 14 months.
Thailand’s MPI rebounds in July after 3-month decline
MPI Up 1.79% year-on-year.
High-tech manufacturing fuels surge in China’s July industrial profits
July profits jump 4.1% YoY vs. 3.6% YoY in June.
Asia's dominant supply chains face 'slow-motion shakeup' – S&P
New trade barriers and industrial policies have pushed firms to reassess their global supply chains, said S&P.
China leads global industrial robot market for 11th straight year
In the last three years, 430,000 industrial robots were produced in China.
Global demand for raw materials hits 2024 low in July
Asia's factory demand is at its weakest since December 2023.
Appetite for sustainable packaging in Asia wanes as inflation rises
About 58% of respondents said they are now more concerned about price comparison.
Which five key areas will the global automotive industry adopt AI in?
Advancements range from the implementation of AI to 3D printing.
Global semiconductor sales up 18.3% in Q2
Sales in China and the Asia-Pacific region increased, but declined in Japan and Europe.
Four ways manufacturers can reassess their geographic footprint
Concerns about global supply chain issues drive a shift toward regionalisation and sustainability in manufacturing decisions.
Thailand's electric vehicle sales ready for a boost
It targets 30% of the market share by 2030.
Japan's business sentiment declines in August amidst China's slowdown
Expresses concern about increasing raw materials costs and exchange rates
China pledges zero restrictions on foreign investments in manufacturing
Plans are underway to expand the list of allowed industries.
Malaysia's manufacturing sales value jump 5.9% in June
Manufacturing sales value in Malaysia increased by 5.9% in June, reaching $34.99b (156.1b ringgit), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Manufacturers organise processes for successful digital transformation
Streamlined processes ensure readiness for digital adoption.
