Emissions (Pollution)
A new study on Investment has explored the effects of government financial policies on capital-constrained manufacturers in China. The research, conducted by Zhixuan Lai and colleagues at Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, revealed that interest discount loan (IDL) and credit guarantee loan (CGL) policies have different impacts on
Manufacturing industries
The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector declined in October 2025, with the PMI standing at 49, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month. The contraction was attributed to the early release of some demand ahead of the National Day holiday and a
Manufacturing industries
Niti Aayog has proposed a significant overhaul of India's intellectual property regime to streamline approval mechanisms for modern technology applications in manufacturing. This move is part of its 10-year roadmap to develop a future-ready, frontier technology-enabled manufacturing ecosystem in the country. According to the Aayog, this revamp has
Economic growth
The UK economy experienced zero growth in July, a stark decline from the 0.4% growth in June. This contraction in the manufacturing sector, which saw its biggest decline in a year, held back overall growth in the economy, with the services sector only growing 0.1% due to increases
Economic growth
The Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, emphasized the importance of including the manufacturing sector in the City of Tshwane's economic strategy to boost the local economy, combat poverty, and create jobs. The city's economic revitalisation strategy aims to attract between R17 billion
Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off India's focus on "Mission Manufacturing," aiming to make the country's production sector more efficient and globally competitive. In a speech in Gujarat, Modi highlighted the government's efforts to bolster the manufacturing sector, citing significant growth
Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Suzuki Motor and Maruti's first electric vehicle (EV) in Gujarat and announced that India was prioritizing "Mission Manufacturing" to make local production more efficient and globally competitive. He emphasized the need to strengthen ease of doing business and
International trade
As the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports sends shockwaves through the global economy, it marks a turning point not only in US-India relations but in the world's economic and geopolitical landscape. India, now the world's most
Economic growth
Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is struggling to achieve sustained growth and development. Emeritus Professor of Economics, Prof. Akpan Ekpo, has highlighted the need for the country to industrialise and diversify its revenue streams to build a strong economy. Ekpo, a former board member of the Central Bank of
Economic growth
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pushes forward with plans to transform Nigeria's economy into a $1 trillion entity by 2030, a chorus of indigenous business leaders is calling for deliberate government support for local players, particularly in technology and manufacturing. They warn that unless the government actively protects
Economic growth
Nigeria's economic growth rate declined in July 2025, with the manufacturing sector recording the steepest decline. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) attributed the slowdown to high interest rates, insecurity, and insufficient power supply, which weakened operational stability and business profitability. Despite a general deceleration across various sectors,
Economic growth
Ukraine's manufacturing sector, once similar to the US economy, has experienced a "troubling decline in business dynamism" over the last 11 years, according to a new study. The report, published by economists at the World Bank and the University of Chicago, captures almost all companies in
