16.07.2012
- BASF need not be worried by dominant Asian players' expertise in batteries as the world's largest chemicals maker looks to become a leading provider of materials at the heart of...
05.07.2012
- Thailand's largest petrochemicals maker PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) plans to invest $11 billion by 2020 to expand production capacity, with a focus on high-margin speciality and...
11.07.2011
- Asia's naphtha price was at a five-week high on Friday while cracks slipped to end the week at a two-session low, snapping gains that lasted for five straight sessions. Bears said...
28.06.2011
- Asia's naphtha price fell to its lowest in five months on Monday, while cracks hit a near two-week low as ample supplies remained an issue for sellers. The weak fundamentals were...
30.03.2011
- Asia's naphtha price was around its lowest in two weeks on Tuesday, with cracks falling to a three-session low despite demand from Taiwan and a cracker in Japan resuming operations...
22.03.2011
- Asia's naphtha price and cracks were both at their highest in about a week on Monday, but the rally could run its course soon as traders were not convinced that supplies were as...
08.12.2010
- Dutch oil and chemicals storage firm Vopak said on Tuesday it had borrowed 20 billion yen ($240 million)for 30 years from a single Asian investor to fund its expansion. The 30-year...
18.10.2010
- Clariant announced that it will be relocating the headquarters of its Textile Chemicals business unit to Singapore. The company said the move, which is due to be completed by mid...
