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Asia's Manufacturing Challenges
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Asia's factory activity remains weak due to soft global demand, particularly in China, impacting the region's fragile recovery. Export-reliant countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan experienced stagnant manufacturing activity, while Indonesia and the Philippines saw expansion. The global economy lacks a key driver of growth, adding to the outlook's gloom.
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How might the weak factory activity in Asia impact global trade and investment?
What are the potential implications of China's struggling economy on the global economic outlook?
What measures could be taken to stimulate manufacturing activity in export-reliant countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan?
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