Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Corporate Stories

China’s manufacturing hits nine-month low

China’s manufacturing activity hit a nine-month low in June as demand fell, according to HSBC’s closely-watched Flash China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

China manufacturing sector contracts in May

China’s manufacturing activity shrank more than first reported in May, HSBC’s final purchasing managers’ index (PMI) has revealed.

Chinese manufacturing growth slows in April

China’s April manufacturing PMI, released by HSBC, slowed in April, adding to concerns about the country’s economic recovery.

Foxconn posts record quarterly profit

Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Technology) has posted record quarterly profits helped by growing demand for iPhones and iPads.

Chinese manufacturing activity improves in March

Manufacturing activity in China picked up speed in March after expanding at its slowest pace in four months in February, an initial HSBC survey has shown.

Lego to build factory in China

Danish toy maker Lego has announced plans to build its own factory in China to serve the rapidly growing Asian market.

Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone to close Italian factory

Bridgestone has announced plans to close down its passenger car tyre production facility in Bari, Italy.

Chinese manufacturing slows in Feb

Manufacturing activity in China expanded at its slowest rate in five months in February, official data showed Friday.