Manufacturing
Should Venture worry about a third IQOS manufacturer for Philip Morris?
Should Venture worry about a third IQOS manufacturer for Philip Morris?
It could struggle for more market share as the second manufacturer, FLEX, has already hit supplier limit.
Manufacturing PMI contracted to 49.4 in November
It was dragged by growth slowdown in new orders and new exports, amongst others.
Venture expects boost from US-China trade tariffs
It is aiming for a 6-10% net profit margin range.
Manufacturing output rebounds with 4.3% growth in October
Transport engineering led the growth as output increased by 30.8%.
South Korea's environmental platforms to hinder steel industry growth
The country’s steel companies will increasingly employ technology to lower emissions in complying with environmental regulations.
Philippine manufacturing PMI hits ten-month high to 54 in October
The sector’s growth is driven by increase in client demand.
New customer acquisitions could boost Venture
Its unique offerings and hard-to-replicate ecosystems could kickstart its rebound.
Venture profits crashed 27.5% to $80.79m
Revenue was hit by customers' planned transition to new products.
Manufacturing PMI falls to 51.9 in October
The factory output index is at its lowest since July 2017.
Manufacturing PMI dipped 0.2 ppt to 52.4 in September
The electronics sector PMI saw a larger slip of 0.6 points to expand at 51.4.
Manufacturing output growth further eases to 3.3% in August
Food, beverages & tobacco segment contracted 5.3%.
Taiwan's Q2 manufacturing earnings up 6.6% to US$215b
The surge in chemical material and oil segment revenue boosted the growth.
Singapore private sector PMI hit record-low since mid-2017
It fell by 1.9 points to 51.1 in August.
Manufacturing PMI inched up 0.3ppt to 52.6 in August
Electronics PMI also expanded by 0.4 ppt to 52.0.
Business inflows lifted Philippine manufacturing in August
Firms have also boosted purchasing activities, accumulating more input inventories.
Lively R&D could offset Venture's production weakness
Its R&D could sustain its elevated activities in the coming quarters.
US-China trade war could hurt manufacturing growth in Q3
Electronics will continue easing down amidst stagnation of demand for semiconductors.
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