Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans to manufacture its most advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors at a new plant in Japan, a strategic move to meet surging AI demand and significantly advance Japan's goal of reclaiming leadership in high-tech chip production.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans Thursday to manufacture cutting-edge 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. The move, a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's industrial policy, aims to meet soaring global AI demand and reshapes the geopolitics of advanced chipmaking.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast reports a 102% surge in global vehicle deliveries for 2025, with Indonesia emerging as its top overseas market as the company expands its manufacturing footprint across Asia.
Amid market jitters over AI monetization, chip giants Micron Technology and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing present a case for strategic investment, backed by strong fundamentals and critical roles in the AI supply chain.
The Singapore-based electrical components manufacturer is demonstrating a compelling trajectory of improving returns on capital employed (ROCE), a key indicator of profitable reinvestment and operational efficiency that is catching investors' attention.
Micron Technology is undergoing a profound transformation, pivoting decisively from consumer memory to become a powerhouse in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI. With its 2024 HBM supply already sold out and massive fab investments in Singapore and Taiwan, the company is staking its future on the insatiable data center demand.
Japanese machine tool orders jumped nearly 16% in December 2025, breaking a two-month decline and signaling a potential rebound in global manufacturing investment as companies prepare for future demand.
Global equities and commodities staged a broad recovery on Tuesday, shaking off a pan-Asian rout triggered by a hawkish Fed nominee and geopolitical jitters. The rebound was anchored by surprisingly strong US manufacturing figures, offering a respite to bruised investors.
In a sweeping interview, Elon Musk positioned solar power as the indispensable core of future energy, AI, and space ambitions, praising China's manufacturing scale while urging a massive U.S. build-out.
Ahead of the Singapore Airshow, GE Aerospace executives are contending with persistent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical headwinds that threaten to squeeze the flow of critical engine parts, testing the operational resilience behind the company's robust share price.
Morris Chang, the 94-year-old founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., made his first public appearance in over a year at a private dinner in Taipei with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting, which ended months of speculation about Chang's health and public role, also served as a platform to reaffirm TSMC's central position in the global chip supply chain.
Singapore's Venture Corporation (SGX:V03) has delivered a robust 38% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends. However, a closer look reveals declining earnings and revenue, raising questions about the sustainability of its recent market favor and its longer-term trajectory.
Altria Group's fourth-quarter earnings revealed a troubling divergence: solid revenue growth paired with a sharp contraction in operating margins. While sales exceeded expectations, investor sentiment turned negative as the tobacco giant grapples with heavy manufacturing investments and an escalating threat from the unregulated e-vapor market.
Manufacturing giant Flex posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by robust demand in data center infrastructure and industrial automation. While consumer electronics remain a weak spot, strategic shifts toward higher-value segments helped lift profitability.
Production setbacks at the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) joint venture have forced Stellantis to postpone several crucial electric vehicle programs, impacting brands like Peugeot and signaling broader challenges for Europe's battery manufacturing ambitions.
Amid rising regional tensions, U.S. defense technology firms are making a concerted push into Asian markets at the Singapore Airshow, offering drones and AI systems tested in Ukraine to allies wary of China's military expansion.
U.S. defense technology firms, buoyed by battlefield experience in Ukraine and surging investment, are making a concerted push into Asian markets at the Singapore Airshow. Their advanced unmanned systems and AI-powered platforms are being pitched as critical solutions for nations wary of China's expanding military footprint.
Amid a tentative European economic recovery, savvy investors are turning to small-cap companies where insider buying activity hints at undervalued potential. We examine three such firms across manufacturing, gaming, and industrials.
Proto Labs (PRLB) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings before Friday's market open. Investors will watch to see if the on-demand manufacturing leader can extend its track record of exceeding revenue estimates against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance.
A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire a majority stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, marking the largest data center transaction in Southeast Asia to date and underscoring the region's strategic role in the AI-driven digital infrastructure boom.
