Manufacturing
US core capital goods orders unexpectedly flat in January
Business spending on equipment slowed in the fourth quarter
New Zealand’s manufacturing activity steady in February: survey
[SYDNEY] New Zealand’s manufacturing index was nearly unchanged in February and remained above average as activity showed a consistent level of expansion, a survey showed on Friday.
Nasdaq-listed biotech company Cytek boosts Singapore facility with US$3 million investment
The firm aims to use the site to spearhead growth in Asia-Pacific
China’s factory activity contracts for second month in February
Premier Li Qiang is expected to announce the country’s official 2026 growth target on Thursday
South Korea factory activity expands for third month on output jump: PMI
Its exports extended their growth streak to a ninth month in February
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February: PMI
New export business expanded at the fastest rate since June 2021
‘Made in Europe’ plan’s sting in tail for Asia and the wider world
The soon-to-be-finalised initiative will impact industries from cars to manufacturing, steel and defence
Japan’s factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years: PMI
Strong overseas demand helped drive the fastest pace of growth in new export orders in eight years
Budget 2026: Accelerating Singapore’s growth in a fragmented world
As global trade fractures, Budget 2026 doubles down on AI integration while reinforcing the social compact
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%
