ICIS - Search Articles by Date : April 07 2008 - April 13 2008

European cosmetics producers seek alternatives to animal experiments
With increasing Europe-wide restrictions on the testing of new cosmetics on animals, the industry is scrambling to find safe alternatives and cut.... more
(07 April 2008 00:00)

Cosmetics companies seek fresh ways to enhance products
Innovative cosmetics companies are looking to nature, as well as newly developed chemicals, to add amazing, fresh effects to their product ranges more
(07 April 2008 00:00)

In this week’s ICIS Chemical Business
This week in ICIS Chemical Business , our focus is on cosmetics and personal care. We examine the trends in these markets such as the.... more
(07 April 2008 00:15)

In This Week’s ICIS Chemical Business
In this week’s ICIS Chemical Business , we present our Logistics and Shipping issue. Sea-borne trade is on the rise, and so are regulations..... more
(07 April 2008 00:15)

In Monday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   No new updates.   more
(07 April 2008 02:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s mid-day Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE : .... more
(07 April 2008 04:00)

Refining losses slow Sinopec's 2007 profit growth
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (ICIS news)-- Sinopec on Monday reported slower growth in operating profit for 2007 from a year earlier as.... more
(07 April 2008 04:11)

In Monday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page Buy a home abroad, get a jet free A BMW with an apartment, your own private jet.... more
(07 April 2008 04:30)

In Monday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front Page Peace deal will not be at any cost, says Abbas Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.... more
(07 April 2008 04:30)

In Monday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page IMF head calls for global action on turmoil Government intervention at a global level is.... more
(07 April 2008 06:00)

Borouge plans 2.5m t/y rise in PP, PE capacity
By Isha Jha MUMBAI (ICIS news)--United Arab Emirates-based plastics producer Borouge plans to increase its polyolefins capacity by 2.5m.... more
(07 April 2008 08:34)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s end-of-day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE: May.... more
(07 April 2008 10:35)

Sinopec 2007 profit growth slow on losses
(Adds closing share price in last paragraph) By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (ICIS news)-- Sinopec on Monday reported slower growth.... more
(07 April 2008 11:00)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing.   CRUDE : May WTI :.... more
(07 April 2008 12:00)

In Monday's Americas papers
THE  WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page Novartis to buy Nestle's Alcon stake in two steps for around $39bn Unveiling one.... more
(07 April 2008 12:09)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday's end of day European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing.   CRUDE: May.... more
(07 April 2008 17:00)

US airlines scramble to control fuel costs
By Steven McGinn HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Surging fuel costs are forcing financially strapped US airlines to consider extreme.... more
(07 April 2008 17:51)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s midday Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(07 April 2008 18:00)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s end-of-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(07 April 2008 22:46)

In Tuesday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   Minshuto likely to nix BOJ deputy Ichiro Ozawa's oppositio more
(08 April 2008 02:00)

In Tuesday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page Olympic torch relay: Protests spread to US Three pro-Tibet demonstrators scaled .... more
(08 April 2008 04:30)

In Tuesday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front Page Police probe into ‘cash-for-query’ scam begins Delhi Police have finally begun.... more
(08 April 2008 04:30)

Asia PTA eyes $1,000/t after China fair
By Hong Chou Hui SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Asian purified terephthalic acid (PTA) values may cross the psychological $1,000/tonne.... more
(08 April 2008 04:40)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s mid-day Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE : .... more
(08 April 2008 05:00)

In Tuesday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Vetting of overseas investors stepped up Sovereign wealth funds and other overseas.... more
(08 April 2008 06:00)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s end-of-day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE: .... more
(08 April 2008 10:33)

In Tuesday's Americas papers
THE  WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page His legacy tarnished, Greenspan goes on defensive Alan Greenspan's reputation is.... more
(08 April 2008 12:42)

Europe's chems stocks still on the up
By Lucy Craymer   LONDON (ICIS news)--European chemical stocks are likely to fare better than those in other industries during the rest.... more
(08 April 2008 13:12)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s midday Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE: May WTI $108.61/bbl,.... more
(08 April 2008 18:00)

US EIA raises energy price forecasts
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--The Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Tuesday revised its price forecast for US benchmark crude oil in 2008,.... more
(08 April 2008 19:05)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s end-of-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(08 April 2008 23:16)

In Wednesday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   Shirakawa set to be youngest central bank chief since '56 more
(09 April 2008 02:00)

In Wednesday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page IOC chief dismisses scrapping relay The Olympic flame arrived here on Tuesday under.... more
(09 April 2008 04:30)

In Wednesday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front Page African exports to get preferential treatment The government will ease access for exports.... more
(09 April 2008 04:30)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s mid-day Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE :.... more
(09 April 2008 05:00)

Strong yuan, tight credit drives Asia capro
By Wan Hsin Hun SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Tight credit regulations in China and an increasingly strong yuan are supporting higher regional .... more
(09 April 2008 05:31)

In Wednesday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Ma damps hopes of early Taiwan-China ties Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan ’s president-elect, took.... more
(09 April 2008 06:00)

Mid East IPA rises $50/tonne on high feedstock
By Desmond Chia SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Isopropanol (IPA) in the Middle East has seen a rise of nearly $50/tonne over the last week on.... more
(09 April 2008 07:46)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s end-of-day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE: .... more
(09 April 2008 10:29)

In Wednesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL   Front Page   Candid Camera: Trove of videos vexes Wal-Mart more
(09 April 2008 11:51)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s midday European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing. CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(09 April 2008 12:00)

CSU warns of active hurricane season
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Meteorologists at Colorado State University (CSU) issued a forecast  on Wednesday calling for an active.... more
(09 April 2008 17:51)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s midday Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(09 April 2008 18:00)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday’s end-of-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: May WTI .... more
(09 April 2008 23:28)

In Thursday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   Fukuda accuses Minshuto of abusing its Diet power Oppositi more
(10 April 2008 02:00)

In Thursday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page US leg of Olympic torch relay ends at airport The US leg of the Olympic torch relay.... more
(10 April 2008 04:30)

In Thursday's Middle East papers
OMAN TIMES Front Page N ine killed in Gaza border clashes Two Israeli civilians and seven Palestinians.... more
(10 April 2008 04:30)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Thursday’s mid-day Asia oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   CRUDE : .... more
(10 April 2008 05:00)

Asia MIBK makers seek hikes for April
By Peh Soo Hwee SINGAPORE (ICIS news)-- Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) makers are seeking up to a $80/tonne price hike across Asia for April.... more
(10 April 2008 05:13)

In Thursday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Banks take blame for credit crisis The world’s leading banks on Wednesday publicly accepted much of.... more
(10 April 2008 06:00)