Japan's industrial output rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent in October from the previous month for the second straight monthly growth, according to the government on Friday.
The index of output at factories and mines stood at 98.8 against the base of 100 for 2010, said Japan's economy ministry in a preliminary report.
The index of industrial shipments increased by 1.8 percent to 98.6, while that of investors dropped 0.5 percent to 107.8.
Source: Xinhua
