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Singapore factory activity edges into expansion in September as electronics sustains growth

Overall purchasing managers’ index inches up 0.1 point to 50.1

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Tessa Oh

Tessa Oh

Published Thu, Oct 2, 2025 · 09:00 PM
    • The electronics sector PMI has gained 0.3 point to 50.7 in September, compared to a reading of 50.4 the prior month.
    • The electronics sector PMI has gained 0.3 point to 50.7 in September, compared to a reading of 50.4 the prior month. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] The Republic’s overall factory activity edged into expansion territory in September, holding steady amid a patchy regional manufacturing performance.

    Singapore’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) inched up 0.1 point to 50.1 in September, a slight increase from the month before. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.

    Meanwhile, the electronics sector PMI gained 0.3 point to 50.7 in September, compared to a reading of 50.4 in the month prior.

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