#Manufacturing
3 stories tagged Manufacturing, newest first.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Singapore grew 5.4 percent last quarter, beating forecasts, but the AI powered boom is cooling
Singapore's economy grew 5.4 percent year on year in the third quarter, above the 5 percent consensus but slower than 6.2 percent in the second quarter. Manufacturing growth halved as the electronics cycle eased.
China's exports to Southeast Asia jumped 52 percent in September, and the region is both the winner and the target
China's exports rose 36.3 percent in September to a record 447 billion dollars, with shipments to ASEAN up 52.3 percent to 81.7 billion. Southeast Asia gains cheap goods and supply chains, but local producers face fierce competition.
