Japan's industrial output up

Japan's industrial output Friday rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent in October from the previous month for the second straight monthly growth, according to an official figure.

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, Xinhua reported.

The index of industrial shipments increased by 1.8% to 98.6, while that of investors dropped 0.5% to 107.8.