Manufacturing
Singapore manufacturing expands as electronics lift March PMI to 50.5
Singapore manufacturing expands as electronics lift March PMI to 50.5
Electronics PMI hit 51.4 sustaining factory momentum.
April manufacturing PMI rises to 50.7 on stronger orders and output
It is the highest reading since February last year.
AI, memory demand drive semiconductor gains as electronics output jumps 30%
However, Middle East tensions put helium supply for chipmakers at risk.
Supply prices rise 21.6% YoY in March on oil-driven gains
Meanwhile, the SMPPI rose 20.3%, led by a 54.3% increase in the oil index.
Industrial production strength lifts 2026 outlook but sector risks persist
Electronics and precision lead gains, whilst chemicals and offshore weigh on outlook.
Electronics lifts manufacturing output by 10.1% despite chemicals slump
The cluster grew 30% YoY on the back of semiconductors and AI-related demand.
Singapore rejects forced labour, overcapacity claims in USTR response
MTI says no evidence of forced labour exports also cites stable industrial capacity use levels.
EnterpriseSG powers Singapore’s push into US market with Austin Overseas Centre
The centre seeks to strengthens SG access to US tech, energy and manufacturing
CCS clears GlobalFoundries’ AMF acquisition with no competition concerns
The combined market share of the two parties is considered low by the regulator.
Popiah King Sam Goi's son named PSC Corp CEO
Goi Kok Ming transitions from a non-executive role to lead group operations.
Manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
SIPMM notes positive outlook despite slower expansion and geopolitical uncertainties, led by electronics sector demand.
Can Thailand rival Singapore and Dubai as a MICE hub for industry events?
Supply chain shifts and expanded Bangkok venues boost Thailand’s appeal as a regional industry hub.
Producer prices rebound in February
Annual declines persist despite a monthly rise.
Factory output slips 0.1% as biomedical drags
Electronics growth offsets broader weakness.
Singapore Facility powers Cytek’s Asia-Pacific expansion
The hub supported immunology, oncology, and infectious diseases research.
February manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 but Gulf conflict risks loom
The SIPMM warns that US-Iran tensions are driving oil prices and disrupting supplies.
MTI steps up AI-powered advanced manufacturing push to reiforce SG's lead
MTI promotes automation, robotics, and AI adoption.
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