PMI

Singapore factory activity edges up in December, supported by electronics demand

The December reading of the Singapore PMI marks the fifth consecutive month of expansion for the overall manufacturing sector.

Asia manufacturing rebounds as global demand weathers Trump tariff hit

China earlier this week also reported a similar rebound in December.

Japan’s manufacturing sector contracts at slower pace in December, PMI shows

While factory output waned slightly in December from November, demand for goods fell at the slowest rate in a year and a half.

Singapore factory activity rises in November as demand for AI chips and servers picks up

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Staff from UMC checking equipment parameters inside the cleanroom during the grand opening of UMC’s new advanced fab expansion in Singapore on April 1, 2025.
This milestone represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global tech and innovation hub while creating high-value local job opportunities.
With this launch, UMC’s Singapore site will become one of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the country, further cementing its role in driving cutting-edge advancements and reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in the global supply chain.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

China manufacturing is slumping despite boost from US trade truce

China’s factory activity improved but remained in contraction in November, extending its streak of declines to a record.

Euro zone economy grows at fastest pace in more than two years, PMI shows

Service sector activity accelerated and demand conditions improved in the euro zone economy in October.

Singapore factory activity slips in October as firms take stock of risks ahead

The purchasing managers' index for the broad manufacturing industry slipped in October, while that of the electronics sector marked its fifth straight month of expansion.

Asia’s factories stumble in October as US tariffs hit order books

While US President Donald Trump’s visit to Asia last week led to some progress in trade negotiations with China and South Korea, Asian exporters continue to be cautious about US demand.

Singapore factory activity picks up as electronics extends expansion

The official purchasing managers’ index rose from 49.9 points in July to 50 points.

Asia manufacturing outlook at lowest since pandemic on Trump tariffs

Manufacturers across South-east Asia turned the least optimistic about future growth since the depths of the pandemic amid Trump’s long tariff rollout.

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