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Japan business activity expands for 9th successive month despite softer PMI

PMI eased to 51.5 in December, but new demand and hiring strengthened.

Japan business activity expands for 9th successive month despite softer PMI

PMI eased to 51.5 in December, but new demand and hiring strengthened.

ASEAN's manufacturing PMI up in November

It rose to 53 driven by new orders and output.

India seen ramping up petrochemical investments to strengthen supply chain

By 2030, India is expected to drive about a third of new global petrochemical capacity additions.

ASEAN manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in July

This ends the three-month sequence of declining sector health.

South Korea’s manufacturing PMI falls to 49.9 in February

Manufacturing conditions in South Korea remained stable after a slight improvement at the start of the year.

Singapore's private sector output growth slows in December

Weaknesses were observed in the construction, consumer services, and finance and insurance sectors.

Singapore manufacturing activity rises at start of 4th quarter

Output growth accelerates amidst a sharp rise in new business.

Indonesia manufacturing PMI hits 13-month low

A slower growth rate was recorded for new orders and output.

G4 manufacturing index rises to 49.6 in May

This is the highest since September 2022.

China’s factory activity expands for sixth straight month

Jobs are still being shed, and business confidence is easing.

China’s factory activity rise at fastest pace in over a year

Business confidence reached its highest in 11 months.

ASEAN manufacturing rises for three straight months

Singapore posted the strongest showing in March.

Factory activity improves further in China 

Manufacturers saw “improved market conditions and greater client spending" during the final month of 2023.

ASEAN manufacturing tumbles anew in December

Myanmar contracted the most in its manufacturing sector, registering a one-year low PMI reading.

China’s manufacturing sector bounces back in November

Weak global environment continued to drag new export businesses.