Tag: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
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Malaysian E&E Companies Show Mixed Optimism for 2025 Amid Challenges
The MSIA’s survey reveals that 44% of Malaysian E&E companies are optimistic about Q1 2025, despite lower confidence compared to previous quarters. Challenges include talent shortages and competitive pressures. Companies aim to diversify markets and improve talent development. 57% see opportunities from the US-China chip conflict, while 72% plan to hire engineers. MSIA emphasizes leveraging…
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Korean Firms Report Significant Earnings Shortfalls in Q3 Amid Economic Challenges
One in three Korean listed firms reported operating profits below market expectations in Q3, particularly impacted by weaknesses in the semiconductor and battery sectors, including Samsung and Hyundai. Overall operating profit totaled 50.14 trillion won, a 5.8% decline compared to forecasts, leading to slowed economic growth as GDP expanded only 0.1% in the quarter, far…
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One in Three South Korean Firms Report Q3 Earnings Below Expectations
Approximately one in three listed firms in South Korea reported third-quarter earnings below expectations, primarily due to poor performance in the semiconductor and battery sectors. Major companies such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor were among those affected. This underperformance has led to overall economic growth being significantly lower than projections, prompting potential revisions in…