Manufacturing

Manufacturing hits brakes for 2025

Blame it on geopolitical tensions and tariffs.

iX Biopharma to raise at least $5m via OCBC share placement

Proceeds from the placement will be used for three key purposes, including 40% for U.S. market expansion.

Manufacturing output jumps 16.1% in September on biomed gains

The biomedical manufacturing cluster was the standout performer, expanding 45.9% YoY.

Fortress Minerals reports lower net profit after tax for H1

This is despite a higher revenue for the period.

PMI edges up to 50.1 in September

New orders, new exports, and input purchases grew at a faster rate.

InnoTek unit divests 70% stake in Hua Yuan Sheng

This was due to Hua Yuan Sheng facing a decline in export orders.

Singapore industrial output falls 7.8% in August with pharma slump

Maybank attributed the August dip to front-loading in July ahead of higher reciprocal tariffs across Asia.

Manufacturing output falls 7.8% in August

Transport engineering posted the highest growth at 18.9% YoY.

Jawala reports net loss guidance for 2025

The group said this was due to lower sales in H2.

GlobalFoundries' 300mm fab joins WEF's Global Lighthouse Network

This recognises the company’s efforts to enhance Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.

Jardine unit buys Indonesian gold mining company for $690.77m

The mining company holds 1.57 million ounces of gold reserves.

Fu Yu Corporation completes probe into supply chain unit

The investigation covered several key areas, including the 2021 acquisition of FYSCS (formerly Avantgarde Enterprise Pte Ltd).

Tan Chong swings to profit with $1.9m net income

An interim dividend of $0.0033 per ordinary share was declared.

Singapore’s industrial production growth projected to slow in H2

HB analysts view the uptick as temporary, boosted by transitory drivers.