Japan’s factory activity returns to growth in January for first time since June

The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI was 51.5 in January 2026, stable from the preliminary reading and higher than December ...

Asia's Factory Activity Expands on Solid Global Demand

TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Asia's factory activity ‌expanded ​in January as solid ‌global demand lifted export orders, ...

Japan's factory activity growth hits near 3-1/2-year peak, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in about three and a half years in January, a private-sector survey showed, as strong customer demand drove an increase in output and new orders ...