The purchasing managers’ index hit its highest reading since November 2018 in June. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China is benefitting from strong global demand for semiconductors powering data centres and advanced electronics. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June 2026, beating expectations as high-tech AI exports powered factory expansion despite weak domestic demand.

The purchasing managers’ index hit its highest reading since November 2018 in June. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.