Manufacturing
Freshening Industries, maker of Zappy wet wipes, boosts productivity with round-the-clock automation
Its new Loyang facility is 3.5 times bigger than the previous plant and features a smart shuttle storage hub that lifts output by over 50%
China’s factory activity expansion accelerates in January, private PMI shows
Its economy grew 5.0 per cent last year
South Korea’s factory activity expands at strongest pace in nearly 1-1/2 years: PMI
The South Korean government has raised its growth forecast for this year to 2.0 per cent from 1.8 per cent
Japan’s factory activity growth hits near 3-1/2-year peak: PMI
[TOKYO] Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in about three and a half years in January, a private-sector survey showed, as strong customer demand drove an increase in output and ne...
‘Muted’ outlook for Singapore’s manufacturing sector in 2026: SMF chief
The federation rolls out initiatives to help manufacturers embrace Industry 5.0 as predicted growth slows and geopolitical risks intensify
US core capital goods orders beat expectations in November
Shipments of core capital goods rose 0.4% after gaining 0.8% in October
Strong December factory output to drive upward revision in Singapore’s Q4 growth: economists
Factory output expands 8.3% year on year in the final month of 2025, beating economists’ expectations
China likely to set 4.5%-5% growth target in 2026, SCMP reports
IMF expects global growth to hold at 3.3% this year, matching 2025
Japan’s factory activity returns to growth after seven months: PMI
Its exports have rose for four consecutive months to December
Quantum security risk is coming for manufacturers too
Banks are moving – other IP-reliant industries should also start preparing for quantum threats
