Global Industry Updates: Japan, Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam

Yukio Sakamoto, a notable figure in Japan's chip industry, passed away at 76. Thailand faces a 16th-month decline in factory output primarily due to a slump in auto production. China experiences a fifth consecutive month of factory contraction, with concerns over potential economic stagnation. NPP/JVP leads in voting intentions in Sri Lanka, while Vietnam sees a drop in exports and industrial production attributed to the Lunar New Year.