Manufacturing

Philippine manufacturing PMI hits ten-month high to 54 in October
7 Nov 18
The sector’s growth is driven by increase in client demand.
ASEAN manufacturing sector PMI falls to 49.8
5 Nov 18
The index reading was the lowest recorded in 15 months.
Taiwan's Q2 manufacturing earnings up 6.6% to US$215b
20 Sep 18
The surge in chemical material and oil segment revenue boosted the growth.
Manufacturing industrial production index up 1.6% in Q2
17 Sep 18
Food, beverages and tobacco output volume led the quarterly growth.
Taiwanese firms fazed by trade war concerns in China
10 Sep 18
Some Taiwanese firms with China operations have transferred their manufacturing hubs to Southeast Asia.
Philippine manufacturing faces slumping growth
1 Aug 18
Slower sales led firms to scale back their production volumes.
Manufacturing industrial production index up 1.1% in Q1
15 Jun 18
Output volume from food, beverages and tobacco industry rose 2.4%.
HKC files protest over 23.6% steel and aluminum tariff hike
8 Mar 18
It fears that a hefty tariff might prompt a trade war later on.
Producer e-waste responsibility scheme rolls out this year
26 Feb 18
It shifts the burden of recycling of old and unwanted appliances to suppliers.
Apple supplier AMS eyes secondary listing in Hong Kong
8 Feb 18
The Swiss-listed chipmaker saw its profits balloon after it supplied the optical sensors for Apple’s iPhone X.
ASEAN manufacturing PMI inched up 50.2% in January
2 Feb 18
But growth remains fragile.
Japan's flash PMI hits 54.4 amidst stronger operating conditions in January
26 Jan 18
Output volume has expanded at the quickest rate in almost four years.
Poor and small production structure drags Hong Kong's industrial revolution
24 Jan 18
Despite advances in technology, Hong Kong's production structure ranked 58th out of 100 surveyed economies.
PMI hits 51.5 in December amidst upbeat business sentiment
17 Jan 18
The turnaround was evident in higher levels of client demand and purchasing activity.
China's manufacturing sector to slow amidst green policies
11 Jan 18
Production growth of ferrous and non-ferrous metals came in at lower levels in 2017.
Taiwan PMI hits 56.3 in November thanks to improving operating conditions
21 Dec 17
Companies have raised production levels at the fastest rates since March.
Manufacturing industrial production index up 0.3% in Q3
18 Dec 17
Food, beverage and tobacco output volume rose 2.8%.
Drop in Chinese steel production won't dampen Asia's steady outlook
8 Dec 17
Strong sales since 2016 will support demand over the next quarter.
PMI hits 50.7 in November but business outlook remains gloomy
8 Dec 17
Total new orders continued its decline this month.
ASEAN PMI hits 50.8 in November
6 Dec 17
Korea hit a four-year high after posting 51.2 PMI last month.
Electrical equipment retailers will soon be required to recycle e-waste
6 Dec 17
The service will be officially implemented in the third quarter of next year.
Hong Kong's high-value pharmaceuticals to face headwinds
13 Sep 17
No thanks to unregulated pricing regime.
Sunny Optical predicted to add lens capacities
12 Sep 17
As it eyes to capture dual cam driven market growth.
Hong Kong Business opens nominations for the inaugural Made in Hong Kong Awards 2017
4 Sep 17
Nominations will close on 20 October 2017.
Hong Kong's private sector grows at its fastest rate in three years
8 May 17
PMI rose from 49.9 to 51.1 in April.
China steel exports to remain elevated in 2017: Fitch
18 Nov 16
Consumption expected to stay at 700-705m MT.
HKB honors Hong Kong's largest, most innovative firms
16 Jul 15
Check out who the winners are.
Why Asia electronics production are feared to weaken in October
8 Oct 14
Clue: The US is involved.
Check out BASF’s new environment-friendly headquarters
29 Sep 14
The company cuts 50% of its electricity consumption every month through LED lighting.
Warning out on two models of Bosch dishwashers
13 Dec 13
They may may overheat and cause fire.
Karrie International's profits soared 65% to HK$41.9m
6 Aug 13
Thanks to its strong manufacturing business.
Lee & Man Paper's net profit predicted to jump to HK$931m
2 Aug 13
Rebound in OCC prices recorded in June and July.
Top Hong Kong toymaker abandons China
28 Jun 13
China now too expensive for toy making.
Man Wah's net profit soared 87.4% to HKD568m
31 May 13
Check out these 2 growth boosters.
Sunny Optical's handset camera modules shipment soared 52% to 44m units
27 May 13
Competitors must brace for more positive surprises.
VTech's net profit up 5% to USD202m
16 May 13
Thanks to strong electronic learning products.
AGTech Holdings unveils issuance of 407m new shares
8 May 13
Shares are worth HK$0.345 each.
Skyworth Digital net profit to soar 11% to HKD1,597m
7 May 13
On the back of 31% jump in revenue.
Why Chinese firms in Hong Kong need reputation/brand alignment
25 Apr 13
Most Chinese companies in Hong Kong understand why their reputation is important.
Vinda's sales fell behind management's 25% growth forecast
24 Apr 13
Here's what to blame.

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