Cost escalation top supply chain concern of most firms

Cost escalation top supply chain concern of most firms Even though 73% of COOs report having a supply chain strategy, only half plan ahead.

Over half of China’s new green bond catalogue targets manufacturing It spans equipment, transport, robotics, agriculture, and renewables. China's semiconductor investment to reach $46b annually by 2030 Thanks to the large market for microchips, and high demand for generative AI, amongst others. Global supply chain slows as US factories cut back on purchases Manufacturing demand weakened worldwide after American companies stockpiled goods ahead of expected tariff changes Aerospace and marine sectors drive Singapore’s manufacturing growth in July Factory production went up by 8.2%. Malaysian manufacturing sector operating at near-full capacity Manufacturing utilisation reaches 82.5% as all sub-sectors show robust performance. Japan's machine tool orders rebound to JPY133.1b in June This is the first monthly increase in three months as domestic demand surges whilst overseas markets remain strong Malaysia's manufacturing sector improves in July Export growth returns for first time in eight months as business confidence strengthens