Manufacturing production growth eased-off in July, rising by only 0.4% y/y from an upwardly revised 4.7% in June. Manufacturing output in July was supported by the production of petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products (up 8.1% y/y), radio, television and communication apparatus and professional equipment (up 6.8% y/y) and furniture and other manufacturing (up 3.0% y/y).
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