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Economic 360 for China: Growth Prospects and Emerging Opportunities in the Manufacturing Industry

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UN: Africa must increase manufacturing activity

United Nations says that Africa must boost its manufacturing presence to boost industrial development and cut poverty

China vs. US: Manufacturing comparison

China has recently become the world's top manufacturing country by output, ending the United States' 110-year run as the largest goods producer according to IHS Global Insight. The last time China held the position was around 1850, however since 1895 the manufacturing industry has been dominated by US producers.

Korean manufacturing industry hits a record high

The Central Bank data has confirmed this information pointing that the recovery of Asia’s fourth-largest economy relies heavily on exports.

IIP: Increase by 13.8%

Indian Economy: Expanding in the Manufacturing and Service Sector

Led by strong manufacturing and services growth, the economy expanded 8.8 per cent in the quarter ended June, which has been the fastest pace in nine quarters. Though the performance of the agriculture sector was subdued during the quarter, both the government and economists expect it to pick up in the coming quarters as kharif sowing has been healthy after good monsoons.

SMEs ‘Key’ to ‘UK’s Economic Revival’

According to Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) industry-engagement arm, IfM Education and Consultancy Services (IfM-ECS), the ‘dynamic sector’ could be one of the fastest routes to recovery, creating jobs across a wide range of skills and fields and also boosting indirect employment among supporting industries, like design, marketing and R&D.

China Orders Plant Closures

In its latest bid to cut pollution and restructure the economy, the Chinese governmenthas ordered over 2,000 firms in high polluting and energy intensive industries to shut ‘outdated’ plants. A total of 2,087 companies that produce steel, coal, cement, aluminum and glass have to “close their old and obsolete facilities” by the end of September.

UK Manufacturing Remains Strong

The Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) manufacturing PMI fell to 57.3 in July from 57.6 in June.

ONS: UK Economy Growing

The UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 1.1 percent in the second quarter of the year, according to a preliminary estimate from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows

The latest industry analysis from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) has revealed that the U.S. manufacturing sector grew in June, but growth slowed when compared to May.

Good news, but for how long?

EEF’s latest survey, in partnership with BDO, brings another round of good news from the sector and continues the tally of positive manufacturing indicators we’ve seen over the past six months.

Eurozone Manufacturing Growth Slows in June

The expansion achieved by Eurozone manufacturing companies since spring slowed in June, according to a new study released by Markit. Its Eurozone flash manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to a four-month low of 55.6 in June from 55.8 in May. And the services PMI dropped to a two-month low of 55.4 from 56.2 in May.

Manufacturing Digital backs the Conservatives

That’s right, we said it. We’re backing the Conservatives; Conservative isn’t a dirty word. But why? Well, first off, the public sector needs radical reform. The UK’s budget deficit is now more than 10 percent of GDP, a figure that makes tax rises and spending cuts inevitable.