MANILA, Philippines — Philippine manufacturers ended 2025 on a cautiously optimistic note. Factory activity climbed above the 50-point mark in December as new orders rose for the first time in four ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects, according to surveys ...

TOKYO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of ...

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[SEOUL] South Korea’s factory activity expanded in December, after two months of contraction, on a rebound in export demand, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, with manufacturers’ optimism ...

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