Japan's industrial output up 0.8 pct in April

TOKYO, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Japan's industrial output edged up 0.8 percent in April compared to the previous month, snapping a two-month losing streak, government data showed Friday.

The seasonally adjusted index of production at factories and mines came in at 102.8 against the 2020 base of 100, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a preliminary report.

Output climbed in seven sectors, with general-purpose and business-oriented machinery, electrical machinery, and information and communication electronics equipment leading the way.

Eight sectors saw output decline, among them motor vehicles, inorganic and organic chemicals, and petroleum and coal products.

Based on a survey of manufacturers, the ministry expects output to jump 5.1 percent in May and edge down 0.4 percent in June.