Sluggish Demand and Weak Economic Recovery Impact Asia’s Factory Activity
Asia’s Factory Activity experienced a slump in June, according to business surveys released on Monday. The outlook for the region’s exporters was clouded as demand in China and advanced nations remained sluggish, leading to a contraction in manufacturing activity in Japan and South Korea, while China saw marginal expansion. These surveys highlight the toll that China’s weaker-than-expected rebound from COVID-19 lockdowns is taking on Asia’s economy.