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GLOBAL ECONOMY Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Private surveys show factory output expanded in August across China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines, driven by robust global demand for AI hardware and semiconductors despite cost pressures from the Middle East war. Asia's export-reliant manufacturing sector is stabilising, supported by the AI-driven supercycle in semiconductors and related products.
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The surge in AI hardware demand has opened a window for you to scale manufacturing partnerships and exports in Asia. Rising export volumes signal a rising tide for chip makers and hardware suppliers ready to ride the AI wave this quarter.
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