Singapore electronics

This marks the index’s highest reading since December 2024

First quarter sees gains of 9.6%, following a 12.7% increase in the three months prior

The new chief will focus on product integration, customer experience and solidifying the brand as a smart-home solution provider

OCBC raises its forecast to the same range; non-oil domestic exports up 4.8% in 2025

UOB raises its 2026 NODX expansion projection to 3%, from 1.2% previously; OCBC forecasts a moderation of around 1 to 3%

The overall purchasing managers’ index is up 0.1 point at 50.3, marking the fifth straight month of expansion

Pharmaceuticals and electronics – exempt from US tariffs for now – lead growth

The S&P Global Asean Manufacturing PMI hits the third-highest print on record, while East Asian economies remain in contraction territory

This surprised private-sector economists who had expected a 6.7% growth