The Rubber Research Institure of India (RRII) and the National Remote Sensing Centre worked together to come up with a new technology that will grow rubber in non-traditional rubber-growing areas.
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Rubber bulls are back
Tyre manufacturers have increased their cost as the rubber prices are sent back to the bull market.
Rooted in Malaysia
Malaysian medical glove maker YTY Industry decides to stay in its home country, despite the fact that many companies of the same industry are going overseas to look for greener pastures.
Sustainable tyres in the EU now on the finishing straight
German specialty chemical company Lanxess is participating in the first ever Tire Label Legislation & Marketing Conference (TLLM) in Brussels.
Felda Global to develop rubber business in Myanmar
The Malaysian rubber plantation firm Felda Global Ventures signed a MOU with Pho La Min Trading Ltd. to build a rubber plantation in Myanmar.
Thai gov’t move for rubber stockpiles could backfire
The government is buying 200,000 tonnes of rubber to prove that the rubber industry sector will not bring down its prices when they release their stocks into the market.
India’s databank of tappers amidst shortage
The database aims at a more active involvement of the local tappers in the training programmes and labour welfare schemes.
Philippines intensifies rubber plantation in Caraga
Rubber farmers, especially rubber associations in Bayugan City and in Trento, Agusan del Sur will be planting more rubber trees to an area of approximately 1,000 has.
Review of tyre taxes to lower costs urged
When tyre prices are lower, consumers are more likely to buy replacements for the worn tyres, says a Malaysian dealers association.
Malaysian Gov’t to offer perks for automation
The Malaysian Government may offer incentives to Malaysian companies that automate their production , according to Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai, adding that they are encouraging automation as it is part of innovation.