Manufacturing
ASTI Holdings profit falls 36.5% despite revenue growth
ASTI Holdings profit falls 36.5% despite revenue growth
Revenue rose 25.3%, led by the Philippines at $16.6m.
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CCS clears Texas Instruments’ acquisition of Silicon Labs
The deal is unlikely to lessen competition across semiconductor markets.
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July manufacturing PMI rises to 51.4 on stronger orders
However, supplier deliveries deteriorated for the seventh consecutive month.
UMC expands SG cleanroom capacity on rising AI demand
Phase 4 development will be paired with the construction of future Taiwan facilities.
AI demand keeps Singapore manufacturers upbeat for H2
Precision engineering led the outlook, whilst chemicals firms remained cautious.
Manufacturing output rises 7.2% in June on electronics gains
However, chemicals and biomedical manufacturing contracted.
Competition watchdog probes TI acquisition of Silicon labs
The regulator is seeking market feedback before deciding on the proposed acquisition.
June manufacturing PMI hits nearly eight-year high at 51.3
AI-driven chip demand continued to support production and order inflows.
Domestic supply prices fall 1.9% in May
Lower petroleum prices offset continued increases in non-oil goods.
Manufactured product prices fall 0.2% in May
Lower petroleum prices offset continued gains in non-oil manufactured products.
Factory workweeks hit 10-year low at 45.4 hours
Average paid hours in manufacturing fell from 49.2 in 2015.
Automation helps Singapore offset labour limits
Frost & Sullivan says robotics and AI support high-value production as low-margin industries move abroad.
May factory activity rides AI wave to tenth month of growth
PMI reading rose to its highest level since December 2024.
Manufactured product prices rise 6.7% in April
Domestic supply prices also increased, though at a slower monthly pace than in March.
Industrial production beats forecasts on AI-driven chip demand
UOB said structural AI tailwinds may offset petrochemical disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Manufacturing output rises 17.6% in April
Electronics led the expansion, supported by robust AI-related demand.
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