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The country posted a $20.5 billion trade deficit in the first eight months of 2026, with foreign-invested firms driving 80 percent of outbound shipments.
The South Korean conglomerate's four Vietnamese factories generated $35.2 billion in revenue during the first half, driven by mobile phone exports and component manufacturing.
The Malaysian state secured RM17.3 billion in approved manufacturing investments, with foreign capital accounting for nearly three-quarters of the total as Hong Kong and Singapore lead inflows.
Purchasing Managers' Index climbs to 54.9 in August as output and new orders surge, signaling strongest sectoral growth in nearly a decade
August PMI data reveals persistent weakness in factory output and services, underscoring challenges facing Beijing's growth strategy
Export volumes climbed 8.1 percent month-on-month while imports jumped 14 percent, signaling robust manufacturing activity and domestic consumption across Southeast Asia's third-largest economy.
Malaysia's national carmaker sold 100,000 vehicles in the first half and is banking on electrified models and affordable tech to sustain momentum through year-end.
Manufacturing projects dominate a surge in commitments that more than doubled year-on-year, putting PEZA 72 percent toward its annual target with four months still to go.
A growing cohort of industrial zones now benchmark infrastructure, housing and services against a 45-minute accessibility threshold, mirroring urban planning principles in production environments.
Foreign direct investment from Greater China surged to $11.5 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by manufacturers seeking alternatives to tariff-exposed production bases
Industry leaders call for infrastructure upgrades and supply chain transparency as regional digital framework takes shape
The energy and urban solutions provider aims to replicate its Vietnam success story at New Clark City, tapping into the Luzon Economic Corridor's strategic appeal.
