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US manufacturing activity jumps to more than four-year high in July

With business inventories at very low levels, there is ample room for manufacturing to expand.

S’pore factory activity expands in July on AI boom, but supply chain crisis brews due to Iran war

Singapore’s factory activity expands for the 12th consecutive month amid the AI-driven semiconductor supercycle.

Global factories faced weaker demand and higher costs in July as Iran war grinds on

Factories in China saw growth in new orders slow to its weakest pace since January.

Singapore factory activity stays in growth mode despite simmering supply constraints

Singapore’s purchasing managers’ index – a barometer of the manufacturing industry’s overall health – rose from 51 points in May to 51.3 points in June.

China factory activity returns to expansion, riding AI global boom

Strong global demand for semiconductors powering data centres and advanced electronics are playing to China’s manufacturing strengths.

Europe’s economy hit hard by Iran war as energy price shock stifles demand

New cars of the Volkswagen group being prepped for shipping in Emden, Germany, on April 23.

Singapore factory activity expands though Iran war continues to inflate costs, disrupt supply

Severe supply chain constraints from the shipping blockades and helium shortages continue to inflate costs and prolong delivery lead times.

Singapore factory activity expands for seventh straight month but outlook clouded by Iran conflict

Electronics growth is likely to remain a key pillar of support for the overall manufacturing sector, say analysts.

Japan’s factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years

Robust overseas demand helped drive the fastest pace of growth in new export orders in eight years.

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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