Order intake for Italian textile machinery manufacturers showed signs of a strong recovery in the second quarter of 2026, despite a slight decline compared with the same period last year. Between April and June 2026, the order index at constant prices stood at 46.6 points, with 2021 used as the
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector regained momentum in May, supported by a strong recovery in new orders and increased production activity, according to the latest S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI rose to 52.8 in May from 50.5 in April, reaching its highest level since February and signaling a solid improvement in













