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China Focus
China factory activity sees shock contraction on outbreaks
China’s economic recovery has been fragile as the government relaxes curbs but then tightens them again
July 31, 2022
Global Economy
Earnings season positive, though gloomy for some sectors: Schroders
Banking and manufacturing sectors see challenges ahead, while energy is on the rise: Schroders
June 02, 2022
Digital Economy
Sunningdale Tech moulds a better future with Industry 4.0
How has Industry 4.0 helped manufacturer Sunningdale achieve operational excellence and build the muscle to deal with disruptions?
April 28, 2022
Company in the news
Vicplas banks on construction, medical devices for recovery
Vicplas, being in both the construction and medical devices business, is in an interesting position as it rides out the pandemic.
January 06, 2022
M&A
Grand Venture Technology makes 2 acquisitions totalling $20 million
GVT expects the acquisition to contribute to its revenue streams, and give it more capability to build a sustainable business.
December 17, 2021
Global Economy
China's factory-gate inflation surges to highest in 26 years
Companies not passing on producer price rises yet
October 14, 2021
Manufacturing
Miyoshi warns that loss of "major project" to hurt next year's EPS by 48.5%
The customer plans to consolidate its production presence.
September 08, 2021
1000th issue
From sugars to semiconductors
As Singapore's manufacturing sector moves toward high-cost products like semicons, how can it remain competitive?
September 02, 2021
In Focus
Additive manufacturing: The sustainable way forward
Additive manufacturing promotes responsible production and sustainable practices that benefit the environment and businesses
September 02, 2021
Semiconductor
GlobalFoundries to invest US$4 billion for first Singapore expansion in over a decade
GlobalFoundries has begun construction on a US$4 billion fab plant here in Singapore, and production is expected to start in 2023
June 22, 2021