The nation’s industrial output in August grew 0.8 percent from the previous month, marking the first increase in six months, according to a preliminary report released Friday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The seasonally adjusted production index of mines and factories came to 95.6 against the benchmark of 100 established in 1995, showing a slight growth from 94.8 in July.
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