Manufacturing

US chipmaker Micron to invest JP¥500b to manufacture next-gen memory chip in Japan

Japan secured investment pledges from global semiconductor firms like Micron, TSMC.

US chipmaker Micron to invest JP¥500b to manufacture next-gen memory chip in Japan

Japan secured investment pledges from global semiconductor firms like Micron, TSMC.

BMW to invest RMB10b for new battery production plan in China

The batteries will be crucial in the planned local production of its Neue Klasse EVs by 2026.

Toyota’s full-year net profit drops 14% on rising costs

Toyota aims to sell 11.38 million cars globally this year as it ramps up EV push.

China’s BYD eyes EV production plant in Vietnam, says government

With its Thailand plant slated to open next year, BYD plans a second factory to boost production in Southeast Asia.

‘Significant potential in renewable energy manufacturing awaits Southeast Asia’

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

ASEAN manufacturing rises to seventh-month high in April

Thailand’s PMI outperformed its neighbors by a huge margin last month.

Ayala’s IMI inks $250m deal with American car maker to set up first e-motorcycle factory in the Philippines

IMI is set to assemble around 18,000 Zero e-motorcycle units each year in its manufacturing plant in Laguna.

Hyundai Mobis struggles with one-off costs in Q1 2023

Despite setbacks, analysts see these investments as key to Q2 rebound.

China’s manufacturing activity contracts in April: official data

The official April PMI marked China's first contraction in its manufacturing sector since December.

Samsung’s semiconductor business swings to loss in Q1

Samsung expects chip demand to rebound in the second half

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s net income up 2% in Q1, warns of slowing sales

TSMC posted NT$508.6 billion in Q1 sales but warned revenues may drop further to around NT$462 billion in Q2

Apple sets up first shop in India as part of retail push

After 25 years of operation in India, this marked the US tech giant’s first official store in the country.

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.

Taiwanese manufacturer of Nike, Adidas shoes commits $280m for first factory in India 

The Taiwanese sports shoe maker says this can be the first of many investments in the country.

Samsung's Q1 profit misses estimates; Analyst says production cut sign of market nearing bottom

Samsung estimated that its operating profit may have plunged by as much as 96 percent year on year in Q1.

Manufacturing-related stocks post S$52m net inflows in Q1, returns dip 0.5%

Shipping firms Sembcorp Marine and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding were the most traded manufacturing-related stocks on SGX last quarter.