China July factory growth unexpectedly stalls

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 09:13

Growth at China`s big manufacturing companies unexpectedly stalled in July as demand at home and abroad weakened, an official survey showed on Saturday, reinforcing views that the economy needs more stimulus as it faces fresh risks from a stock market slump.

Japan June factory output subdued, Q2 GDP contraction eyed

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 10:08

Japan`s factory output rose modestly in June after a big drop in the prior month, highlighting worries of a second-quarter economic slump as exports weaken and manufacturers are saddled with large inventories.

Japan factory output ticks up in June

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 08:31

An industry ministry survey of manufacturers` output projections showed they expect a 0.5 percent expansion in July and 2.7 percent rise in August.

Fake Apple factory worth $19 mn busted in China

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 11:07

The fake factory involved repackaging second hand smartphone parts as new iPhones for exports.

Global economy: Second half of 2015 begins on shaky note

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 15:27

The global economy started the second half of the year on shaky ground as business activity in the euro zone was weaker than expected and China`s vast factory sector appeared to be contracting at the fastest pace in 15 months in July.

China July factory activity falls to 15-month low

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:17

China`s factory sector contracted by the most in 15 months in July as shrinking orders depressed output, a preliminary private survey showed on Friday, a worse-than-expected result that should reinforce bets the struggling Chinese economy will get more stimulus.

German industrial production stagnates in May

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 12:33

The ministry calculated that factory output remained unchanged in May compared to a month earlier, corrected for seasonal factors.

Japan factory production down 2.2% on-month in May: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 06:21

Japan`s factory output fell a sharper-than-expected 2.2 percent month-on-month in May, reversing a rise in the previous month, official data showed Monday.

Industrial production accelerates at 4.1% in April

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 18:42

The industrial growth for March too has been revised upwards to 2.5 per cent from 2.1 per cent, as per the data released by the government on Friday.

Economists reckon factory output sank to six-month low in April

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 10:28

A weak output performance would reinforce doubts over the health of the economy, which also faces prospects of a weak monsoon hobbling both farm output and demand in rural areas, where most Indians live.

German factory orders rise in April

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 11:54

German industrial orders, a key measure of demand for goods in Europe`s top economy, rose in April, the economy ministry said Wednesday, beating analysts` expectations.

ACME Group to pump in Rs 500 cr to promote startups

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 17:33

ACME will invite technology based ideas across all sectors such as energy, IT, telecom and mobile applications.It will provide early stage capital along with full service office space and back office shared services as well as support in auxiliary services (Sales & Marketing, finance and Accounts, HR, IT & Legal).