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26th ICIS & Tecnon OrbiChem World Chlor-Alkali Conference
The 26th World Chlor-Alkali Conference will be held in-person for the first time in four years from June 15-16 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Singapore.
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Freight costs, which significantly affect demand, are a key price driver for the Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market. The health of the construction sector as well as upstream values can greatly impact pricing across global and regional markets.
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