HONG KONG -- SMT Holdings began its climb back from bankruptcy by turning in a profitable December quarter.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn International Holdings, the cellphone design and manufacturing arm of Hon Hai, has seen capacity utilization rates fall below 50%, according to a new report.

BEIJING -- China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a final reading of 52.3 in January from 51.5 in December, reflecting increased nationwide manufacturing activity.

TEMPE, AZ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the second consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 44th consecutive month, according to the latest ISM data.