Singapore manufacturing activity slips in October


The purchasing managers' index for the broad manufacturing industry slipped in October, while that of the electronics sector marked its fifth straight month of expansion. — The Straits Times

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s manufacturing output slowed in October but stayed out of contraction territory as businesses evaluated geopolitical and economic risks heading into the final months of 2025.

The purchasing managers’ index (PMI), a barometer of the overall manufacturing industry’s health, slipped from 50.1 points in September to 50 points in October.

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