Asia's factories end 2025 on firmer footing Asia's factory powerhouses closed 2025 on a firmer footing, with activity swinging back to growth in several key economies as export orders picked up, helped by new product launches and blistering demand for artificial intelligence. Business • 02 Jan
Asia's factories end 2025 on firmer footing Asia's factory powerhouses closed 2025 on a firmer footing, with activity swinging back to growth in several key economies as export orders picked up, helped by new product launches and blistering demand for artificial intelligence. Business • 02 Jan
Manufacturing sector growth eased in December - AIB PMI Growth in the manufacturing sector eased in December, according to the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index. Business • 02 Jan
Manufacturing sector growth eased in December - AIB PMI Growth in the manufacturing sector eased in December, according to the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index. Business • 02 Jan
Manufacturing production falls between August and October Production in manufacturing industries decreased by 0.6% in the three months from August to October, when compared with the previous three months. Business • 09 Dec 25
Manufacturing production falls between August and October Production in manufacturing industries decreased by 0.6% in the three months from August to October, when compared with the previous three months. Business • 09 Dec 25
Donegal tweed on track for special EU protection Donegal tweed could soon be granted special geographical protection by the European Union under a newly-launched scheme. Business • 03 Dec 25
Donegal tweed on track for special EU protection Donegal tweed could soon be granted special geographical protection by the European Union under a newly-launched scheme. Business • 03 Dec 25
Manufacturing weakens in Europe and Asia Manufacturing was weak in the US, Europe and Asia's biggest economies in November, business surveys showed today, as subdued domestic demand and tariff uncertainties weighed. Business • 01 Dec 25
Manufacturing weakens in Europe and Asia Manufacturing was weak in the US, Europe and Asia's biggest economies in November, business surveys showed today, as subdued domestic demand and tariff uncertainties weighed. Business • 01 Dec 25
Euro zone factory activity contracts in November Euro zone manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction territory in November on weakening demand that forced firms to cut jobs at the quickest rate in seven months, a private survey showed. Business • 01 Dec 25
Euro zone factory activity contracts in November Euro zone manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction territory in November on weakening demand that forced firms to cut jobs at the quickest rate in seven months, a private survey showed. Business • 01 Dec 25
Solid growth in manufacturing sector in November Operating conditions in Ireland's manufacturing sector improved in November, according to the latest AIB Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 01 Dec 25
Solid growth in manufacturing sector in November Operating conditions in Ireland's manufacturing sector improved in November, according to the latest AIB Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 01 Dec 25
Euro zone business activity grows steadily in November Euro zone business activity grew steadily this month as services expanded at the quickest pace in one and a half years, while weak demand sent manufacturing back into contraction territory, a private survey showed. Business • 21 Nov 25
Euro zone business activity grows steadily in November Euro zone business activity grew steadily this month as services expanded at the quickest pace in one and a half years, while weak demand sent manufacturing back into contraction territory, a private survey showed. Business • 21 Nov 25
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over two years Procter & Gamble said today it would cut 7,000 jobs, or about 15% of its non-manufacturing roles, globally over the next two years as part of its non-core restructuring program. Business • 05 Jun 25
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over two years Procter & Gamble said today it would cut 7,000 jobs, or about 15% of its non-manufacturing roles, globally over the next two years as part of its non-core restructuring program. Business • 05 Jun 25
Manufacturing growth strongest in April since mid-2022 Growth in the country's manufacturing sector accelerated in April thanks to a robust expansion in new orders amid signs of stock building due to tariff uncertainty, a survey showed today. Business • 01 May 25
Manufacturing growth strongest in April since mid-2022 Growth in the country's manufacturing sector accelerated in April thanks to a robust expansion in new orders amid signs of stock building due to tariff uncertainty, a survey showed today. Business • 01 May 25
March euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery The euro zone's long-suffering manufacturing industry showed initial signs of a meaningful recovery last month as output rose for the first time in two years, a survey showed today, but the upswing could be hurt by US trade tariffs. Business • 01 Apr 25
March euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery The euro zone's long-suffering manufacturing industry showed initial signs of a meaningful recovery last month as output rose for the first time in two years, a survey showed today, but the upswing could be hurt by US trade tariffs. Business • 01 Apr 25
Asia's factory activity weakens as US tariffs sap confide Asia's factory activity mostly weakened in March as an intensifying US tariff war and slowing global demand hurt business sentiment, private sector surveys showed today, darkening the outlook for the region's economy. Business • 01 Apr 25
Asia's factory activity weakens as US tariffs sap confide Asia's factory activity mostly weakened in March as an intensifying US tariff war and slowing global demand hurt business sentiment, private sector surveys showed today, darkening the outlook for the region's economy. Business • 01 Apr 25
Sharpest decline in production volumes for six months There were subdued business conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector, according to the latest AIB Manufacturing Index. Business • 03 Jan 25
Sharpest decline in production volumes for six months There were subdued business conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector, according to the latest AIB Manufacturing Index. Business • 03 Jan 25
Manufacturing performing strongly despite rising costs Confidence in the manufacturing sector remains steady, with 70% of firms expressing a positive outlook at both national and enterprise level. Business • 10 Dec 24
Manufacturing performing strongly despite rising costs Confidence in the manufacturing sector remains steady, with 70% of firms expressing a positive outlook at both national and enterprise level. Business • 10 Dec 24
Manufacturing activity deteriorates, new orders fall Activity in the manufacturing sector deteriorated again in April, new data shows. Business • 01 May 24
Manufacturing activity deteriorates, new orders fall Activity in the manufacturing sector deteriorated again in April, new data shows. Business • 01 May 24
Manufacturing activity improves, production volumes rise Business condition in the manufacturing sector improved in February, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index shows. Business • 01 Mar 24
Manufacturing activity improves, production volumes rise Business condition in the manufacturing sector improved in February, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index shows. Business • 01 Mar 24
Stronger export sales boost manufacturing production Manufacturing output rose slightly in January, new figures show. Business • 01 Feb 24
Stronger export sales boost manufacturing production Manufacturing output rose slightly in January, new figures show. Business • 01 Feb 24
Slight dip in manufacturing activity in December - AIB There was a slight deterioration in business conditions in the manufacturing sector in December, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index showed. Business • 02 Jan 24
Slight dip in manufacturing activity in December - AIB There was a slight deterioration in business conditions in the manufacturing sector in December, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index showed. Business • 02 Jan 24
Manufacturing conditions stabilise in November Business conditions in the manufacturing sector stabilised in November, new figures show. Business • 01 Dec 23
Manufacturing conditions stabilise in November Business conditions in the manufacturing sector stabilised in November, new figures show. Business • 01 Dec 23
Production in manufacturing industries sinks 23% in Q3 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that production in manufacturing industries decreased by 22% in the third quarter of this year compared to the same second quarter. Business • 10 Nov 23
Production in manufacturing industries sinks 23% in Q3 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that production in manufacturing industries decreased by 22% in the third quarter of this year compared to the same second quarter. Business • 10 Nov 23
Germany's electricity price relief for ailing industry Germany has today announced a huge relief package including tax cuts on electricity for the manufacturing sector, in a bid to shore up an economy that man fear could end the year in recession. Business • 09 Nov 23
Germany's electricity price relief for ailing industry Germany has today announced a huge relief package including tax cuts on electricity for the manufacturing sector, in a bid to shore up an economy that man fear could end the year in recession. Business • 09 Nov 23
Competitiveness and costs top issues for manufacturers Competitiveness and the cost of doing business in Ireland are among the top issues for the manufacturing sector, a new report shows. Business • 07 Nov 23
Competitiveness and costs top issues for manufacturers Competitiveness and the cost of doing business in Ireland are among the top issues for the manufacturing sector, a new report shows. Business • 07 Nov 23
Euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery: PMI The downturn in euro zone manufacturing eased last month, suggesting the worst may be over for the bloc's beleaguered factories although demand weakened to its lowest in almost a year, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Sep 23
Euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery: PMI The downturn in euro zone manufacturing eased last month, suggesting the worst may be over for the bloc's beleaguered factories although demand weakened to its lowest in almost a year, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Sep 23
Manufacturing sector continues to contract Business conditions in the manufacturing sector continued to deteriorate in July, new figures show. Business • 01 Aug 23
Manufacturing sector continues to contract Business conditions in the manufacturing sector continued to deteriorate in July, new figures show. Business • 01 Aug 23
UK manufacturers lift 2023 outlook Britain's main manufacturing trade body Make UK revised up its outlook for this year today thanks to strong demand for aircraft and electronics, but said it still expects production to fall over the year as a whole. Business • 19 Jun 23
UK manufacturers lift 2023 outlook Britain's main manufacturing trade body Make UK revised up its outlook for this year today thanks to strong demand for aircraft and electronics, but said it still expects production to fall over the year as a whole. Business • 19 Jun 23
