China trade shows signs of recovery
In a sign that China’s economy made be stabilising, new government data has revealed that the country’s exports and imports grew in July.
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.
