Manufacturing conditions across much of Asia looked slightly stronger midway through the fourth quarter, the latest surveys show, but trepidation about U.S. tariffs and the economic hit they’ll deal ...

Factory activity in Asia held up in the first quarter, but the manufacturing sector is beginning to crack under price pressures stemming from the Iran conflict. Purchasing managers index data from S&P ...

Sentiment among Southeast Asian manufacturers fell to its lowest level since the pandemic, with confidence slipping to a five-year low amid trade policy uncertainty and subdued demand. This came as ...

CLARK, N.J., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based ...

CLARK, N.J., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based ...

Asian factory-activity is diverging across the region as the full weight of U.S. starts to be felt, reshaping demand and supply dynamics for manufacturers. S&P Global's latest purchasing managers ...

Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing—the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan—to industrial prosperity. These East Asian ...

TSMC leverages Asia's skilled engineers and disciplined work culture for advanced semiconductor production, says industry expert. He highlighted that Taiwan and South Korea's cultures emphasize ...