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Japan factory activity roars back to a near 4-year high
Output, orders and jobs all rose at their fastest pace since January 2022.
Japan factory activity roars back to a near 4-year high
Output, orders and jobs all rose at their fastest pace since January 2022.
Japan’s machine tool exports surge as foreign orders hit 77.6% share
Domestic market remains flat whilst overseas buyers drive orders to second-highest level on record.
Japanese manufacturing returns to growth with strongest performance in 3 years
But inventories continue to decline.
Japanese machine tool market holds steady with ¥137b orders in November
Foreign demand remains robust as domestic market shows signs of potential recovery
Japanese manufacturing stabilises after 5 months of decline
New orders fell at its slowest pace in 19 months as factories maintain employment levels.
Japan's machine tool orders rebound to JPY133.1b in June
This is the first monthly increase in three months as domestic demand surges whilst overseas markets remain strong
Japan's manufacturing contracts as trade uncertainties dampen output
It recorded its sharpest drop in manufacturing output since March
Japan machine tool orders nearly unchanged in 2024
This is the second consecutive year that orders fell below JPY1.5t.
Japan’s Robot orders see strong rebound in Q4 2024
The number of units ordered also saw considerable growth, rising by 27.6% YoY to 46,499 units.
Japan's manufacturing sector sees lowest contraction in 3 months
Input price inflation and weakened demand remain a challenge
Japan’s climate change measures to spur innovation in agri-food manufacturing sector
Japan has introduced temperature-resistant varieties of rice, fruits, and vegetables amongst others.
Japan's manufacturing conditions weaken for third straight month
Its September factory activity slightly dips to 49.6.
Japanese OEMs battle to compete in China's car market
Nissan, Honda, and Toyota face a massive year-on-year sales decline.
Japan's business sentiment declines in August amidst China's slowdown
Expresses concern about increasing raw materials costs and exchange rates
Japan factory activity slows down in June as costs rise
But growth in manufacturing output shows optimism.
Confidence amongst Japan's top manufacturers slips in June
A weak yen boosts exports, but sales volume has decreased for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Japan’s Q1 industrial robot production sees largest decline in a decade
Shipments and exports are also on a downward trend.
