Australian job vacancies ease in February but remain high historically
Australia's job vacancies dropped in the three months leading up to February, the third consecutive quarter of decline, but figures remain significantly higher than levels prior to the pandemic, indicating a competitive labour market, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
Australia’s 4.6% decline in labour productivity driven by pandemic, low unemployment rate
The Productivity Commission’s 2023 Bulletin has revealed that the 4.6 per cent fall in labour productivity for the 12 months to March 2023 is brought about by the unwinding of COVID-19-related effects and historically low unemployment rate.
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-linked output growth in Q1 on copper and aluminium strength
Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.
ReNu Energy invests in Vaulta’s recyclable battery casing technology
ASX-listed company ReNu Energy is expanding its renewable and clean energy portfolio with a $1 million investment in Australian battery casing tech company Vaulta.
New Zealand manufacturing shows growth in August— survey
New Zealand’s manufacturing industry has seen yet another expansion for the month of August, according to the BusinessNZ Performance Manufacturing Index.
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Chinese manufacturing growth hits highest level since 2020 – RatingDog
The Chinese manufacturing sector experienced its most significant improvement over the past five years this April, according to the latest RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Eurozone manufacturing remains ‘in troubled waters’ in March— S&P Global
The health of the Eurozone’s manufacturing industry reached a four-month low in March with the S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reporting a 47.3 rating, down from February’s 48.5.
BlueScope Distribution launches new aluminium routing machine
BlueScope Distribution Melbourne has completed the installation of its new CNC flatbed aluminium routing machine, which will enable the processing of products for customers across a wide range of manufacturing industries.
Altech Chemicals showcases new CERENERGY ABS60 battery pack
ASX-listed battery manufacturer Altech Chemicals has unveiled its CERENERGY Sodium Alumina Solid State 60 kWh battery pack, ABS60.
Report: Additive manufacturing industry sees growth, revenues to hit $25b by 2025
The additive manufacturing (AM) market is predicted to grow at a rapid pace, by roughly 23 per cent, to $13.5 billion (AUD 20.2 billion) in 2022, and is projected to be worth $25 billion (AUD 37 billion) by 2025, based on the most recent market statistics by SmarTech Analysis.
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