Philippines top exports grew in 2018

The Philippine Statistics Authority recorded higher exports for mango, coconut oil, bananas, and tuna  

IFEX highlights Philippines’ seafood

The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 12th edition taps growing seafood market 

Singapore builds largest solar project

Microsoft Corp. announced a new agreement with Sunseap Group that marks Microsoft's first clean energy deal in Asia.

Microplastics found in bottled water

Leading brands of bottled water contain microplastics according to Orb Media study; among brands tested were Aqua in Indonesia and Wahaha in China

China Plastics Summit: Automotive plastic down the road

Brian Taylor, Editor of Recycling Today, writes about the trends and developments revealed during The Plastics & Rubber Processing Technology and Innovative Materials Application Summit 2018, organised by Ringier Events in Shanghai.  

Green tea finds use in cancer therapy

Green tea antioxidant as part of carrier system significantly improves drug delivery to tumor site, according to IBN (A*STAR) scientists  

Chin Fong Machine: Innovator in metal forming

Chin Fong Machine General Manager Simon Tseng shared their views on innovation, and strategies in emerging markets. 

Top Glove moves to acquire Aspion

Top Glove signs $310 million syndicated credit facilities agreement to finance its acquisition of Aspion Sdn Bhd   

Industrial rubber market at $33.8 billion by 2022

MarketsandMarkets estimates industrial rubber market to grow from $26.99 billion in 2017 to $33.82 billion by 2022

Tax bill provision to boost sales at NPE2018

Immediate expensing set enacted in 2017 is expected to attract more buyers at NPE2018: The Plastics Show

Biomass-based polyster patent

Mitsubishi Chemical licenses patent for biomass-based polyester to Toray Industries

Boost in Indonesia's car exports

Indonesia's car exports have been rising steadily over the 5 years as Industry Ministry targets exports of locally made car at 20% pa