Asian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. China's manufacturing expanded for the sixth month, while South Korea's activity reached a five-year high. Japan also reported expansion despite rising input costs. This regional push highlights efforts to secure supplies amidst global trade jitters.

China's factory activity flatlined in May following two months of expansion, official data showed Sunday, as weaker demand and soaring energy costs...

PMI holds at 50 while new orders slip to 49.9, raising questions about growth as Iran war fallout tests global demand.

TOKYO, June 1 : Japan's manufacturing sector expanded in May at a slightly slower pace, as record export order growth was offset by surging costs driven by the Middle East war and…

TOKYO, June 1 : Japanese companies' pace of annual spending on plant and equipment stalled in the first quarter after a year of strong expansion, likely prompting a downgrade to…

Asian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. China's manufacturing expanded for the…

Amid the Middle East conflict, India’s manufacturing saw robust growth, with activity gathering momentum in May and expanding at the fastest pace in three months. The growth is…

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their goods and pushing up raw material costs at the...