Most back to work after China shoe factory strikeA nearly two-week strike at a huge shoe factory in southern China appears to have ended after the Taiwan-backed company agreed to meet some of the workers' demands, including raising their living allowance and benefit payments.
Australia PM stands firm against 'corporate welfare'Prime Minister Tony Abbott warned struggling Australian companies Wednesday to get their house in order, refusing to indulge in "corporate welfare" subsidies despite car giant Holden's decision to shut local plants.
Car maker Holden to close Australian plants in 2017Struggling automaker GM Holden on Wednesday said it will shut down its manufacturing operations in Australia by 2017, shedding 2,900 jobs, in a major blow to the nation's car industry.
China manufacturing index hits 18-month high: govtChinese manufacturing grew at its strongest pace in 18 months in October, figures showed Friday, but government and independent analysts warned underlying data suggest economic weaknesses remain.
01 November 2013
US manufacturing gaining on competition: study After decades of hollowing out, US manufacturing is overtaking competitors and stands to grab up to $115 billion more in export business from rivals by 2020.
21 August 2013
China manufacturing index hits nine-month low: HSBC Chinese manufacturing activity contracted further in June, data showed Monday, with a closely watched survey hitting a nine-month low and adding to signs of weakness in the world's second-largest economy.
01 July 2013
Business aviation still waiting recovery to find its wings Manufacturers of business jets can look forward to climbing sales in the years to come thanks to emerging markets as they gather in Switzerland for an annual air show, having survived the turbulence of the global financial crisis.
21 May 2013
Kazakhstan looks to construct glass plantKyzylorda oblast administration, Samruk-Kazyna Invest and Qinhuangdao Yaohua Glass Machine Manufacture Co., Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding to construct a glass plant.
09 April 2013
GM Holden cuts 500 jobs in Australia Car manufacturer GM Holden announced Monday 500 jobs will be axed from plants in Australia, blaming the strength of the local dollar for squeezing sales.