# Japan manufacturing new business grows at fastest pace since 2018, PMI shows

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- Reuters, 2026-09-01 01:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-manufacturing-new-business-rises-fastest-pace-since-2018-pmi-shows-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a962cfefb274f000180eee7

> Japan’s manufacturing sector strengthened in August, with new business expanding at its fastest rate since January 2018, a business survey showed. Robust demand for semiconductors and AI-related products supported the increase.