The Felda 2.0 Initiative, to be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Felda Lurah Bilut on Feb 4, will be a turning point to the community of 317 land schemes in the country. Felda chairman Tan…
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CCMB investing RM90 million to fuel the growth of its chemicals and polymers businesses
Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCMB) is investing almost RM90 million to boost capacity following the demerger of its listed pharmaceutical entity to fuel the growth of its chemicals and polymers businesses, both of which enjoy pent-up demand. Newly-appointed Group…
Rubber tappers, smallholders yet to apply for monsoon season aid
About 155,829 smallholders and rubber tappers have yet to apply for the monsoon season aid (MSA) approved under the 2017 Budget, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong. He said 483,941 smallholders and rubber tappers were…
ANRPC releases the “Natural Rubber Trends & Statistics” for December 2017
The world production of NR grew from 12.429 million tonnes in 2016 to 13.282 million tonnes in 2017, almost 90% of the world supply is produced by ANRPC member countries. For global consumption of NR, it has increased by 1.4%…
UCL, Synthomer and Nexeon together awarded £7million improve materials for Li-ion batteries
UCL, Synthomer and Nexeon have together been awarded £7million in Innovate UK funding to develop significantly better materials for Li-ion batteries. The work is an essential step to achieving electric vehicles (EVs) with a range of 400 miles and above.…
Toyoda Gosei exhibited the “e-Rubber” at RoboDEX
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. exhibited its “e-Rubber” at the 2nd RoboDEX technical exhibition for the robotics industry, held at Tokyo Big Sight on January 17-19. e-Rubber is a next generation rubber that moves with electricity and mechanical force. Toyoda Goseiuses…
Japanese auto luxury brands aim to rival Germany’s prestige automakers
Japanese luxury auto brands Lexus and Infiniti are using the Detroit auto show to test new ways to regain momentum against Germany’s prestige automakers and Silicon Valley’s Tesla Inc. Toyota Motor Corp’s Lexus brand unveiled at Detroit its “LF-1 Limitless”…
Despite deeper ties with Toyota, Mazda to remain independent
Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp recently said that while it is deepening its development and production partnership with Toyota Motor Corp, the small automaker would remain a company independent from its much bigger rival. Mazda and Toyota recently announced that they…
Continental AG to split by year-end
Germany’s Continental AG aims to float part of its business on the stock exchange before the end of the year, German monthly Manager Magazin reported on Thursday, citing no sources. The automotive supplier said this month it was in talks…
Magna Tyres Group starts production of Magna Tyres in Hardenberg, The Netherlands
Magna Tyres Group is delighted to announce the start of the production of Magna Tyres at the OBO Tyres factory in Hardenberg, the Netherlands…