ICIS - Search Articles by Date : May 19 2008 - May 25 2008

Merck KGaA remains committed to pharmaceuticals and chemicals
Germany's Merck KGaA remains committed to a dual structure, with chemical and pharmaceutical businesses Dede Williams/Frankfurt MOST.... more
(19 May 2008 00:00)

This week in ICIS Chemical Business
This week in ICIS Chemical Business , we bring you our special issue on China . With breakneck economic development, could rampant.... more
(19 May 2008 00:15)

In Monday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and the Financial Services Agency appear.... more
(19 May 2008 02:00)

SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Noon and Evening Snapshot
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Due to the Vesak Day holiday, the NOON SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary and the EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary will.... more
(19 May 2008 03:04)

In Monday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page We didn't react to terror warning, says top cop In a candid confession, Rajasthan DGP Amarjot.... more
(19 May 2008 04:30)

In Monday's Middle East papers
Front Page Lebanon talks in Doha make progress Lebanese government and opposition leaders made progress towards ending their.... more
(19 May 2008 04:30)

In Monday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Tokyo set to relax investment stance Japan ’s Cabinet Office will call on.... more
(19 May 2008 06:00)

Sichuan quake magnitude upped to 8.0
(Recasts lead and updates throughout)   SINGAPORE  (ICIS news)—A week after a massive earthquake shook Sichuan, the China.... more
(19 May 2008 06:03)

China chem firms struggle to restart ops
(Updates with latest death toll figure in final paragraph) By Bohan Loh SINGAPORE  (ICIS news)--Chinese chemical firms located.... more
(19 May 2008 06:33)

IFA '08: Qafco predicts ammonia price correction
VIENNA (ICIS news)--A downward correction in Middle East ammonia prices is on the cards, an official from Qatar Fertilizer Co (Qafco) said. .... more
(19 May 2008 09:00)

IFA ’08: Eastern Europe to be ferts growth area
VIENNA (ICIS news)--The growth area for fertilizer consumption in the EU will come from the new member states in the east, while usage in the.... more
(19 May 2008 09:38)

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

In Monday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page Microsoft revives Yahoo fight, considers more limited deal Microsoft said it has.... more
(19 May 2008 12:06)

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 : June WTI :.... more
(19 May 2008 17:41)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Monday’s mid-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: WTI: $126.15, down.... more
(19 May 2008 18:00)

31,000 scientists said to oppose warming theory
WASHINGTON ( ICIS news)--A US group that has challenged global warming theories said on Monday that 31,000 scientists have signed its petition.... more
(19 May 2008 20:51)

US corn planting 73% done, catching up to normal
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--The US corn crop was 73% planted as of 18 May, up from 51% a week earlier and rapidly catching up to the five-year average.... more
(19 May 2008 22:20)

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: June WTI .... more
(19 May 2008 23:21)

New China pricing reports
ICIS Chemease to launch another series of China domestic price assessment reports in English   ICIS pricing, the global.... more
(20 May 2008 00:00)

In Tuesday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   A Sichuan-level quake here: Could Japan cope? more
(20 May 2008 02:00)

In Tuesday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page Army losing charm, colonels shun elite course For the first time, more than 10 colonels.... more
(20 May 2008 04:30)

In Tuesday's Middle East papers
OMAN TRIBUNE Front Page No breakthrough yet in Beirut talks Qatari-led Arab mediators stepped up efforts to salvage.... more
(20 May 2008 04:30)

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

Asia Q3 melamine values to rise on quake
By Helen Yan SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Third quarter contract nominations for Asian melamine were increased by about 20% as the .... more
(20 May 2008 05:07)

In Tuesday's Europe papers
FINANCIAL TIMES Front page Anti-foreigner attacks mount in S Africa Frustrations over rising prices and poor living.... more
(20 May 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 .   .... more
(20 May 2008 10:40)

Europe cracker operators brace for $1,000 naphtha
By Nel Weddle LONDON (ICIS news)--European cracker operators were bracing themselves for a big hit on margins as naphtha neared.... more
(20 May 2008 11:27)

In Tuesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page Microsoft sees Yahoo being split in new offer Microsoft's proposed alternative to.... more
(20 May 2008 12:00)

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

Heren Energy launches Slovak wholesale power price coverage
Heren Energy launches Slovak wholesale power price coverage   To keep subscribers up to date with the latest.... more
(20 May 2008 16:40)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Europe Markets Summary
LONDON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday's end-of-day European oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: June WTI : $129.08/bbl,.... more
(20 May 2008 17:18)

NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Here is Tuesday’s mid-day Americas oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing . CRUDE: WTI : $129.32, up.... more
(20 May 2008 18:00)

Europe toluene trades at $1,100/t high
LONDON (ICIS news)--A spot toluene deal was done at the symbolic $1,100/tonne (€704/tonne) mark on Tuesday - a new record high - as.... more
(20 May 2008 18:32)

US farm group seeks crackdown on speculators
HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Regulators need to crack down on manipulation of US agricultural commodity futures markets before a disastrous collapse in.... more
(20 May 2008 19:12)

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: WTI .... more
(20 May 2008 23:48)

In Wednesday's Asia Papers
ASAHI SHIMBUN, Japan Front page   18% tax one way to pay for pensions more
(21 May 2008 02:00)

China PP may hit $1,700/t on feedstock
By Chow Bee Lin SINGAPORE (ICIS news)-- Polypropylene (PP) prices in China were expected to reach a fresh 10-year high of $1,700/tonne by the.... more
(21 May 2008 04:25)

WTI, Brent futures to trade on Dubai exchange
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) intends to begin trading in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and.... more
(21 May 2008 04:26)

In Wednesday's South Asia papers
THE TIMES OF INDIA Front Page Germany offers black money data, India dithers Investigators in India might have their best.... more
(21 May 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 .   .... more
(21 May 2008 05:00)

In Wednesday's Europe papers
Financial Times  Front page Shortage fears push oil futures near $140 Fears of a shortage within five years propelled.... more
(21 May 2008 06:00)

In Wednesday's Middle East papers
Front Page Fahd attends GCC Summit On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, HH Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister.... more
(21 May 2008 10:00)

Asia toluene hits $1,200/tonne on crude
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Asia toluene hit a 14-year high of $1,200/tonne on the back of  record crude values , traders said on Wednesday. .... more
(21 May 2008 10:18)

EVENING SNAPSHOT - Asia Markets Summary
SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Here is Wednesday ’s end-of-day Asian oil and chemical market summary from ICIS pricing .   .... more
(21 May 2008 10:48)

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

In Wednesday's Americas papers
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Front Page Obama claims delegate majority Barack Obama edged closer to the delegates needed for the.... more
(21 May 2008 12:00)

Dow targets €150/tonne hike on Europe June PE
LONDON (ICIS news)-- Dow Europe has announced a €150/tonne ($234/tonne) price hike on all its polyethylene (PE) products for June in a.... more
(21 May 2008 13:04)

INSIGHT: Reaching for some understanding
"No registration, no market, has fast become the mantra for the scheme." more
(21 May 2008 16:50)

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

Corrected: NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary
Correction: In the ICIS news story headlined “NOON SNAPSHOT - Americas Markets Summary” dated 21 May 2008, please read in the second paragraph ….... more
(21 May 2008 18:03)