Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-09-02 02:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Technology & AI, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific, Technology
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SURGING global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware kept Asia’s factories humming in August, private surveys showed on Tuesday, brightening prospects for the export-reliant region even as the prolonged Middle East war fuels uncertainty and rising costs.
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