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.
Manufacturing among sectors supporting Australia’s rise in new capex, ABS says
Australia’s manufacturing sector featured prominently in the latest increase in business investment, with new capital expenditure rising 6.4 per cent in the September quarter, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Nestlé posts organic growth amid total revenue dip in 2025
Nestlé has reported a significant turnaround in its market performance for 2025, driven by a resurgence in its “billionaire brands” and a strong recovery in the second half of the year.
New Zealand manufacturing contracts further in September, says BusinessNZ
The manufacturing sector in New Zealand saw a deeper slide into contraction during September with the seasonally adjusted PMI valued at 45.3, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Austal launches largest ferry built at its Philippines shipyard
Shipbuilder Austal Philippines has delivered the 115-metre, high-speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, the largest ferry constructed by an Austal shipyard.
Orica appoints Kim Kerr as chief financial officer
Global mining company Orica has appointed Kim Kerr as its new chief financial officer, effective 11 October.
Global manufacturing PMI remains in contractionary territory at end of 2023
The global manufacturing sector continued to see contractionary conditions in the last month of 2023 as intakes of new business shrunk further, driving production to decline for the seventh consecutive month.
Orica reports surge in full-year net profit, forecasts earnings boost for FY24
Mining and infrastructure solutions developer Orica Limited has revealed robust financial results for the year ending 30 September 2023, showcasing a significant uplift in performance driven by effective strategy execution and commercial discipline.
ANZ businesses need ESG scorecard boost to attract investors, research reveals
A study conducted by Intuit Research has highlighted the significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability scorecard for businesses in Australia and New Zealand to attract more investors.
Australian industries see easing in supply chain pressures in August— Ai Group
Supply chain pressures continue to ease for Australia’s industrial sectors, with the Ai Group Industry Index posting an increase of 3.1 points in August to -11.6.

























