Taiwan’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 56.7 in September from 54.7 in August, its strongest reading since August 2021, as output, new orders and export demand accelerated, particularly for AI-related products. Thailand’s PMI increased to 54.3 in September 2026 from 53.8 in August, its highest since December 2025, with output and new orders strengthening amid robust demand, promotional campaigns and new client acquisitions. Taiwan faced sharper supplier constraints and rising input-cost inflation, while Thailand saw modest price pressures and slightly lower employment attributed to natural attrition.