India, Aug. 25 -- Belgium's business confidence rose in August after weakening in the previous month, survey data from the National Bank of Belgium showed Thursday.

The business confidence indicator rose to -8.9 in August from -10.8 in the previous month. The expected reading was -9.6.

Among sectors, the confidence indicator improved in the manufacturing and building industries, while it weakened slightly in the trade and business-related services sectors, the survey said.

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The confidence indicator for the manufacturing industry strengthened to -10.5 from -13.5. Total order book balance remained more positive in August, and business leaders were also mor...