ICIS - Search Articles by Date : July 21 2008 - July 27 2008

New chemical capacity and economic downturn challenge Southeast Asia's chemical producers
A huge wave of capacity coming on stream across Southeast Asia is likely to coincide with an economic downturn that will hit domestic and export.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

South Korea's chemical industry threatened by political instability and slowing export markets
South Korea has invested heavily in expanding petrochemical capacities. But domestic political instability and faltering export markets may.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Indonesia to tackle energy problems
Indonesia's power outages are hindering chemical production and investment. Is relief on the way? Are you affected by the power outages? Let.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Vietnam poised to become major petchem production center
A surging economy, and big markets on its doorstep, mean Vietnam is poised to become a major petchem player. But the neighborhood is not without.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Europe's chemical manufacturers dive into Asian auto markets
With its mostly hot, humid climate, chemical players are penetrating the Asian auto market by offering innovative products to alleviate extremes of.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Mergers of Dow and Rohm and Haas, and Ashland and Hercules could mean more to come
Dow Chemical's $18.8bn acquisition of Rohm and Haas will be the largest such deal in history. And Ashland is buying Hercules for $3.3bn. What's.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Discuss this week's news at ICIS connect   SABIC TO CLOSE TEESSIDE , UK , PLANTS...   SABIC Europe is to.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING EGIL HOGNA has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) for fertilizer producer Yara International, based in.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Commentary: what a difference a year makes in Asia
Will Beacham/London This week's key theme is Asia. What you'll find striking, reading through the articles, is just how different the mood is.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
SCIENCE, NOT POLITICS! Most industry players would salute the EU's use of a pan-European Eco-label that serves to educate consumers,.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Shell's vision of a future scramble for energy is not the way forward
SCRAMBLE FOR ENERGY IS NOT THE WAY FORWARD Do you agree? Let us know through ICIS connect John Richardson/Singapore The two.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Singapore expands investments in consumer markets
Singapore is shopping for new investors, and finding them in the high-growth consumer products market Is Singapore in a win-win situation?.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: acrylamide
DEMAND 2006: 245m lbs (111,000 tonnes) 2007: 253m lbs 2011: 290m lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2006: 61m lbs 2007: 55m.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

New projects, July 7-15, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, JULY 7-15, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost .... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends & data: Contract talks continue
Asian PX contract nominations up on energy and spot gains. US OX climbs and Chinese paraffin wax reaches new record. MIBK imports are up 250% in.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne .... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news, roundup & data: carbon allowances hit snag
France has now been given the green light to issue emissions allowances for Phase II of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme , a spokeswoman for the.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Asian aromatics producers less optimistic than in 2007
The mood at this year's ICIS Asian Aromatics and Derivatives conference in Bangkok was in stark contrast to last year's confident atmosphere .... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS, CBI China to hold fibres and intermediates gathering
CHINA HAS become the workshop of the world's clothing industry and the single biggest one for fibers and fiber intermediates. From September.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

News bites: 100 and 25 years ago
THIS WEEK 100 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

The Endpoint: Sponsorship could be the way to rehabilitate a demonized industry
Advertising the chemical industry is not just a matter of life and death. Sponsorsed soft toys could be the way forward Do you agree with.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Dow and Ashland deals are not a signal for Europe
Do you agree? Let us know through ICIS connect Nigel Davis/London SPECIALTY CHEMICALS are back in vogue. Dow Chemical's agreed.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Bush may resist cuts to ethanol mandate
Debate the ethanol mandate through ICIS connect Joe Kamalick/Washington, D.C. The federal government seems certain to deny a.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 21 July 2008
Feed Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss the key stories of the week. Ineos shutters plants in the North East of England Dow.... more
(21 July 2008 16:38)

ICIS radio Americas July 21, 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas July 21, 2008 This week's issue of ICIS Chemical Business looks at the chemical industry in Asia, and specialties.... more
(21 July 2008 15:45)