Manufacturing

The latest Tankan points to continued resilience among Japanese companies.

Japan’s biggest manufacturers most optimistic since 2018

Thursday’s survey is likely to reinforce market expectations that the BOJ will raise its benchmark rate again by December

2026-10-01T01:47:19.000Z

August output was boosted by higher electronics production, government stimulus measures, and a weaker baht.

Asean Business

Thai August factory output rises 4.44% on year, beating forecast

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s manufacturing production index rose 4.44 per cent in August from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Wednesday (Sep 30), stronger than analysts’ forecasts.

2026-09-30T05:38:16.000Z

The official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, ending two straight months of contraction, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Global Enterprise

Chinese factory activity expands in September amid AI boom

But recovery remains uneven, as weak consumption and investment continue to weigh on outlook

2026-09-30T03:01:33.000Z

Motor vehicle production slumped 6.8 per cent in August.

International

Japan’s August factory output unexpectedly falls

Industrial output shrank 1.7% in August from the previous month, falling for a second straight month

2026-09-30T01:17:46.000Z

Manufacturers’ confidence in business outlook hit its highest level since February.

International

Japan’s factory activity growth slows in September: PMI

New export orders, however, remained strong

2026-09-24T01:20:07.000Z

What about cold chain logistics makes it worth pursuing, and where does the value come from?

Podcasts

Networks and chill: Asean’s biggest EV startup you haven’t heard of

Discover how SingAuto revolutionizes cold-chain logistics with intelligent electric commercial vehicles. TransportBT sits down with CFO Lau Si Ying to discuss Asean’s best-funded EV startup and its pa...

2026-09-21T21:00:00.000Z