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

Business confidence reached its highest in 11 months.

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

Business confidence reached its highest in 11 months.

China’s factory activity improves in February for fourth month running 

Restructuring and cost considerations weigh on hiring plans.

Factory activity improves further in China 

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

Lee Kum Kee wins Manufacturing Asia Awards for biogas power generation project

The company is transforming waste into energy to achieve sustainable development.

China’s manufacturing sector bounces back in November

Weak global environment continued to drag new export businesses.

China’s manufacturing sector slumps anew in October

For the coming year, Chinese manufacturers are most worried about the sluggish global economy.

China’s manufacturing sector slowly recovers in September

Last month’s PMI was still below the year-to-date average.

China’s manufacturing activity shrinks in July

Firms were positive demand will pick up in the coming year.

China needs stronger gov’t push to meet EV goals following disappointing sales: UOB

Made in China electric cars will likely continue to gain a wider audience overseas.

Outlook still positive for China’s semiconductor sector with shift to mature processes

SMIC will likely have to delay expansion plans in its Beijing and Shanghai fabs.

China’s factory activity slows in June, manufacturers less optimistic: survey

Sluggish global economy dampens new orders for the country widely known as the world’s factory.

China's May PMIs raise concerns over recovery momentum: UOB

Weak data dampens confidence in economic recovery, heightening calls for government support.

Majority of Chinese motorists consider going electric over petrol, the highest globally: survey

German cars are still the most popular among consumers but Chinese brands are catching up fast, according to Simon-Kucher.

China smartphone market seen bottoming in Q3: analyst

UOB’s top picks are Sunny Optical and Xiaomi.