Manufacturing

China’s Li Qiang inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

Access to rare earths has become one of Beijing’s most potent bargaining chips in negotiations with Washington.

Singapore shouldn’t sprint ahead on carbon tax as the world drops off

Generic of Jurong Island on Nov 7, 2024.

Higher costs for Singapore manufacturers in 2025 despite some relief in labour expenses

The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.

Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%-4% on AI outlook after economy outperforms in 2025

The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.

S’pore food manufacturers to get boost in digital solutions under refreshed plan amid AI advances

An automated guided vehicle in Kwong Cheong Thye's new factory on Feb 9.

S’pore to focus on remaining ‘top of mind’ for Asia-bound firms amid global uncertainty: EDB

EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.

China has seized Sony’s television halo

The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.

Trump launches $15.3 billion minerals stockpile to counter China

Project Vault is intended to help the US auto industry while letting companies keep related risks off their balance sheets.

EU will struggle to secure key raw materials supply, warns report

Wind turbines of Vestas at the Port of Odense, Denmark. The EU is struggling to diversify its imports of the key materials needed for key industries.

Singapore factory activity accelerates on demand for AI products and chips

The purchasing managers’ index - a barometer of the overall manufacturing industry’s health - rose from 50.3 points in December 2025 to 50.5 points.

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