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Manufacturing

International

Eurozone business activity edges up on manufacturing surge

2026-08-21T10:01:42.000Z
Japan’s manufacturers led employment growth in August and expanded input buying.
International

Japan manufacturing expands as orders rise fastest since 2018: PMI

2026-08-21T01:03:28.000Z
Factory output, which accounts for three-fourths of total industrial production, advanced 0.2 per cent following an upwardly revised 0.3 per cent gain a month earlier.
International

US industrial production climbs for a second straight month

2026-08-18T15:22:00.000Z
Qcells employees work at a factory in Cartersville, Georgia, June 8, 2026.
International

US officials work to close supply chain gaps as foreign investment grows

2026-08-11T03:34:02.000Z
Recyclables being sorted at Alba E-Waste Smart Recycling in Tuas. Recycling rates show how much material is recovered relative to waste generated, but say little about the quality of that material, for example.
Opinion & Features

For a competitive circular economy, Singapore should measure what matters

2026-08-03T23:00:00.000Z
The US’ manufacturing PMI has this year held above the 50 threshold, which indicates growth in the sector. 
International

US manufacturing activity jumps to more than four-year high in July

2026-08-03T14:21:39.000Z
Workers working at a shoe factory in Kanpur, India, May 12, 2026.
Global Enterprise

India‘s July factory growth near five-year low on weaker demand: PMI

2026-08-03T05:23:18.000Z
Japan’s manufacturing output grew at the quickest rate since February 2014.
International

Japan’s factory output surges to near 12-year high in July, PMI shows

2026-08-03T01:48:24.000Z
Dennis Au, president of Frencken Group, says the company prefers to partner a relatively small group of top-tier customers to ensure its long-term growth.
Companies & Markets
TOPLINE

‘Not an easy company to understand’: Frencken wants to be known for more than semiconductors

2026-08-02T04:00:00.000Z
Accommodation companies are positive about the July-to-December period as F1 and concerts will boost visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy.
Economy & Policy

Singapore manufacturers, services remain upbeat on six-month outlook despite global uncertainties

2026-07-31T07:34:32.000Z
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