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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateAug 18, 2026South Korea Hits Record Exports Driven by Semiconductor Boom
South Korea has achieved record-breaking export performance, with semiconductors and industrial goods emerging as primary growth drivers. This milestone reflects robust global demand for critical elec
Global Sources#south-korea-exports#semiconductor-supply#global-trade
Manufacturing
ModerateJun 26, 2026Manufacturing Surges to 2021 Peak as Headcount Shrinks
Manufacturing activity is accelerating at its fastest pace since 2021, marking a significant turnaround in industrial production capacity and output. However, this growth is accompanied by substantial
Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-growth#labor-cuts#supply-chain-bifurcation
Manufacturing
ModerateJun 25, 2026Manufacturing Surges to 2021 Peak While Job Cuts Signal Efficiency Gains
S&P Global's latest analysis reveals a paradoxical manufacturing landscape: production is accelerating at its fastest pace since 2021, yet companies are simultaneously reducing headcount at significan
Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-growth#employment-cuts#supply-chain-recovery