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S&P sees resilient expansion for APAC manufacturing in 2024

5G, AI, electric cars are the sector’s top growth drivers over the medium term.

China’s manufacturing sector bounces back in November

Weak global environment continued to drag new export businesses.

Japan’s factory activity slumps for sixth straight month in November

Job cuts are still ongoing in the manufacturing industry.

China’s manufacturing sector slumps anew in October

For the coming year, Chinese manufacturers are most worried about the sluggish global economy.

ASEAN factory activity slows further in October

Indonesia and the Philippines were the only nations with improving conditions last month.

China’s manufacturing sector slowly recovers in September

Last month’s PMI was still below the year-to-date average.

Factory activity in Japan falls for fourth straight month in September

Early indicators showed sustained weakness in output and new orders.

ASEAN factory activity slows for three months in a row

Business confidence among manufacturers hit a three-year low.

China’s factory activity slows in June, manufacturers less optimistic: survey

Sluggish global economy dampens new orders for the country widely known as the world’s factory.

ASEAN manufacturing PMI slows further in June: S&P

Thailand continued to lead the pack while manufacturing conditions in Malaysia and Vietnam deteriorated further.