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China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog

China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.

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.  

ASX biotech firm Noxopharm unveils anti-inflammatory skin disease drug

Australian biotech company Noxopharm Limited unveiled today its new preclinical product candidate from its Sofra technology platform that has shown effectiveness against inflammatory skin disease in preclinical models

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. 

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.

Orbital UAV to raise $4M to boost engine development programs

Orbital UAV is raising $4 million through the issue of approximately 28.6 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.14 per new share to support its existing engine development programs. 

THL to buy SA’s leading RV dealer Camperagent RV

ASX-listed Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has signed an agreement to acquire Camperagent RV Centre, an RV sales dealership based in South Australia. 

Additive manufacturing, material market could surpass $183b by 2032 – report says

The market for additive manufacturing (AM) and materials could reach USD 183 billion (AUD 275 billion) by 2032, a 21.2 per cent spike in CAGR, as a result of the growing popularity of 3D printing, according to a market report from Future Market Insights.

Orica continues strong performance in 1H FY 2023

Orica has reported $323 million in underlying earnings for the half-year that ended on 31 March, reflecting a 32 per cent increase on the prior corresponding period. 

Core Lithium opens Northern Territory’s first lithium mine

ASX-listed mining company Core Lithium has opened its $89 million Finniss Lithium mine in the Northern Territory.  
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