Manufacturing
Nibertex raises $9.45m in Series A round led by TNB Aura
The investment marks TNB Aura’s first major deployment in the Philippines.
Riverstone Holdings' net profit falls by 29.6 YoY in H1
Despite this, group revenue increased 0.1% YoY to $150m.
Industrial occupancy rate dips in Q2
The decline was due to substantial new completions.
Aster acquires Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals
The facility will be renamed Aster Polymer Solutions.
Factory output up 8%, but outlook weakens on trade risks: analyst
The firm forecasted that Singapore’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) will grow by 3.0% YoY in 2025.
Manufacturing sector cautious amidst market headwinds
The chemicals cluster is the most pessimistic.
Export-oriented industries to bear the brunt of rising trade tensions—report
Policymakers are concerned about sectoral tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
Industrial production to weaken in H2 amidst expected front-loading backlash
Industrial production was up 8% year-on-year in June.
East Asia-led NODX gains offset slump in Western demand
This signals a shift toward deeper intra-Asian trade.
Metech, MLF Ingredients enter deal to develop food waste system
This will produce premium protein powder and black soldier fly biomass.
A*STAR and Siemens sign MOU for ASEAN smart manufacturing
The partnership aims to help companies improve resilience, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Manufacturing PMI expands in June after two months of extraction
This marks the first expansion following two consecutive months of contraction.
Singapore launches first gallium nitride-focused facility
The new facility will help the city-state leverage the growing GaN market.
Fortress Minerals posts $3.2m net profit in Q1 2026
Revenue came in at $20.2m (US$15.9m).
Alcon opens expanded Tuas plant with $600m global investment
It features advanced automation, smart manufacturing systems, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
Aztech unit sells Johor property for $8.73m
Upon completion of the sale, Aztech will report a net gain of $4.15m (RM13.7m).
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