Manufacturing
Manufacturing growth up 28.2% in 2010
Manufacturing growth up 28.2% in 2010
After falling -18.9% qoq in Q3, the manufacturing growth rebounded on a qoq basis.
ITT launches latest water solutions at PSAsia 2010
ITT announced the presence of its Fluid Technology Business at PSAsia 2010, the 10th International Exhibition on Fluid, Air and Gas Handling Systems...
Sunvic leaves analysts speechless
Phillip Securities Research notes the chemical manufacturing company’s “spectacular ascent” as its net profit exceeded the estimate by 91.1% and...
Noble Group impresses analysts, clinches stock recommendation boost
Phillip Securities Research has upgraded the trading company's stock recommendation to a "Buy" in light of its 82% jump in revenue for 9M10 and...
Memtech third quarter profit doubles to US$3mln
The company to focus on touch screen panel operations, with production of high end capacitive touch screen panels targeted to start in 2011.
Decline in manufacturing activity temporary but rapid growth unlikely
That headline manufacturing PMI for October rose to the “expansion” level of 50.7 and electronics PMI rose by 0.8 pts to 49.3 might be news to...
Green-Minded Business
Beyond profit and edging out competition, the business of being green— and ever greener— has become the main driving force behind one of the world’s...
Friven & Co. hires Kinderdijk for bedding and bedlinen products
Deal enables company to focus on brand management, design and development while expanding its distribution channels.
Noble subsidiary furthers Gloucester Coal acquisition
Gloucester's bid to acquire 50% of Middlemount coal assets would not affect Osendo's offer.
Oriental Food buys long steel production facility for S$5mln
Ventures into industrial and construction materials industry being one of the high growth industries in China.
FormFactor will reduce number of employees in Singapore facility
FormFactor is ending its transition of manufacturing operations to Singapore.
Novo Group profit down to US$1.6mln
Despite revenue growth of 13%, profit slipped due to global economic crisis and China's cooling measures.
ST Electronics secures US$21.5mln deal in smart meter market
Company's subsidiary to supply AMR radio transmitters to Arad for producing sophisticated meters monitoring utilities consumption.
BH Global Marine seizes two FPSO contracts worth $20 mln
The two contracts are expected to positively contribute to the supply chain management company's overall performance for financial years 2010 and...
Qingmei Group annual profit up by 37%
RB Shoe and soles saw the biggest increase in sales with an 85.5% surge.
Flextronics announces authorization for additional $200mln share repurchase
Authorization was addition to May 28 recently concluded $200mln share repurchase.
Friven & Co. completes China Children Fashion Holdings takeover
Acquisition aimed to take advantage of China's S$18.37 billion yearly spending on children’s apparel.
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