Economy

Southeast Asia's production gains speed as China slows

Manufacturing index up 6.2% for first half as companies diversify bases

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Mitsubishi Motors operates this plant in Thailand. Southeast Asia's auto production grew by a faster rate than China's in the first half of 2018. (Photo by Hiroshi Kotani)

JUN ENDO, Nikkei staff writer
September 20, 2018 07:24 JST

MANILA -- Manufacturers in Southeast Asia are ramping up production at an accelerating pace as rising labor costs in China continue pushing companies to move in.

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