http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NHL-6/Trade/Headlines.aspx2008 myplasticsindustryen-ushttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/Skins/myplasticsindustry/365/logo.pnghttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/Default.aspxPlastics in the News - TradeSun, 11 May 2008 22:00:27 GMT60http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50037236/Insider-trader-made-10-profit-on-17-share-buys-.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedSat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50037236/Insider-trader-made-10-profit-on-17-share-buys-.aspxIn June 2006, he allegedly started insider trading by passing on information on corporate mergers, acquisitions and takeover bids obtained in the division to Su. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50035808/Security-sponsors-no-protests-the-Olympic-torch-relay-has-a-different-China-run.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50035808/Security-sponsors-no-protests-the-Olympic-torch-relay-has-a-different-China-run.aspxBy CARA ANNAHAIKOU, China, May 7, 2008 (AP Online delivered by Newstex) -- Paramilitary police donned Hawaiian shirts and pink buses shuttled in more cops in camouflage. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50032160/China-Focus-Canton-fair-closes-with-moderate-growth-in-export-deals.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50032160/China-Focus-Canton-fair-closes-with-moderate-growth-in-export-deals.aspx...in China's export environment has prompted Chinese exporters to seek more export channels."The appreciation of yuan against the U.S. dollar has dealt a heavy blow to China's exports. So has it to the electric and information industry. However, the exporters that own intellectual property rights and self-developed brands of their products can still hold a big profit margin in exports," said Yu Heping, a marketing manager of China Delixi Group.The company is one of China's...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50030894/Israel-glitters-with-its-diamonds.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedSun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50030894/Israel-glitters-with-its-diamonds.aspxThe official face of DeBeers, the private company that controls the industry, is just innocuously called the Central Selling Organisation (CSO), not wanting to attract attention. In any other exchange, you will see listings of opening and closing prices and volume of trades in a day. The Exchange does not keep records of the volume of business conducted on the trading floor. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50022903/Trade-surplus-rose-2-billion-in-February-Statistics-Canada-reports.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50022903/Trade-surplus-rose-2-billion-in-February-Statistics-Canada-reports.aspxU.S. spending and the loonie at parity (dampening Canadian exports), as well as still-robust Canadian spending trends, the real improvement in trade is nothing short of shocking."The trade surplus with the United States soared to $8.1 billion, the highest level in more than a year as Canadian exports increased by 3.6 per cent and imports fell 3.4 per cent.The trade deficit with countries other than the United States narrowed for a second straight month, falling to $3.2...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50022905/U-S-COLOMBIA-TRADE-PROMOTION-AGREEMENT-House-of-Representatives-April-09-2008-.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50022905/U-S-COLOMBIA-TRADE-PROMOTION-AGREEMENT-House-of-Representatives-April-09-2008-.aspxSpeaker, I rise in support of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. We export a tremendous amount of plastics and petrochemicals. This agreement eliminates those and makes trade a two-way street. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50021080/Go-slow-on-FTA-with-China-says-Assocham.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50021080/Go-slow-on-FTA-with-China-says-Assocham.aspx...on FTAs released by the chamber also points out that the problem for India is that the trade deficit with China has been growing from $506.74 million in 1994-95 to $1,424.04 million in 2004-05.India’s export to China mainly consists of iron ore, primary and semi-finished iron and steel, plastic and linoleum products, processed minerals etc. On the other hand India’s imports from China are generally electronic goods, coal, coke and lubricants as well as organic chemicals, silk...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50019559/World-News.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50019559/World-News.aspx...on trade stanceBOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's president sharply criticized U.S. presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday for opposing a trade deal with his country, calling him out of touch with the realities of the South American nation.The White House is urging Congress to approve the trade agreement that would remove most tariffs on American exports and cement Colombia's preferential trade status with the United States.Angola elects first...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50019827/Myanmar-s-foreign-trade-to-rise-in-2007-08.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50019827/Myanmar-s-foreign-trade-to-rise-in-2007-08.aspx...trade to rise in 2007-08YANGON, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's foreign trade in the fiscal year of 2007-08, just-ended in March, is expected to rise to a new high against the previous fiscal year of 2006-07 which showed 8.1 billion U.S. dollars, the leading local weekly Myanmar Times reported Friday.Quoting Minister of Commerce Brigadier-General Tin Naing Thein, the weekly said the foreign trade volume in the calendar year of 2007 reached 8.728 billion dollars, estimating...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50019828/World-News.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50019828/World-News.aspx...on trade stanceBOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's president sharply criticized U.S. presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday for opposing a trade deal with his country, calling him out of touch with the realities of the South American nation.The White House is urging Congress to approve the trade agreement that would remove most tariffs on American exports and cement Colombia's preferential trade status with the United States.Newstex ID:...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50016213/Full-Text-Country-Report-on-China-s-Participation-in-Greater-Mekong-Subregion-Cooperation-3-.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50016213/Full-Text-Country-Report-on-China-s-Participation-in-Greater-Mekong-Subregion-Cooperation-3-.aspxChina's export to and import from Laos were respectively 164 million dollars and 85 million dollars, rising by 162.4% and 653.8% from 2004. China's export to and import from Myanmar were respectively 1.686 billion dollars and 371 million dollars, rising by 179.6% and 179.2% from 2004. China's export to and import from Thailand were 11.974 billion dollars and 22.665 billion dollars respectively, rising by 206.4% and 196.4% from 2004. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50013507/Ministry-seeks-extension-of-DEPB-interest-subvention-scheme.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedSun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50013507/Ministry-seeks-extension-of-DEPB-interest-subvention-scheme.aspx...trade products on the zero duty lists. He said that Indonesia promised to come out with a fresh offer shortly. He said that all the offers would be ready before the trade ministers’ meeting scheduled to be held in Bali, Indonesia, in May. As the heads of government would have a summit meet towards the end of this year, the details of tariff negotiations would be signed by trade ministers if it is agreed upon in Bali before it is put to the summit leaders, he added.http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50013310/China-s-Ruling-Party-Paper-Urges-Crush-of-Tibetan-Protests-While-McCain-Joins-Criticism.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedSat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50013310/China-s-Ruling-Party-Paper-Urges-Crush-of-Tibetan-Protests-While-McCain-Joins-Criticism.aspx...a world power, which China is," McCain said in response to a question by a Chinese reporter. "There must be respect for human rights, and I would hope that the Chinese are actively seeking a peaceful resolution to this situation that exists which harms not only the human rights of the people there but also the image of China in the world," he said. The White House said Thursday the crackdown is not cause for President Bush to cancel his attendance at the Olympics.http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50013311/India-invites-Turkish-cos-to-invest-in-infrastructure.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50013311/India-invites-Turkish-cos-to-invest-in-infrastructure.aspx...trade relationship particularly in the small & medium enterprises (SMEs) sector. Mr Nath stated that Indo-Turkish trade is now on the upswing and the bilateral trade has grown from $1,193 million in 2005-06 to $1,653 million during 2006-07. Both sides noted that considerable untapped opportunities remain and both countries are working at exploiting this potential for growth. It is felt that B-2-B engagement would take the bilateral trade relationship to higher levels and the governments...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50009696/Merchants-Suffer-Fear-Future-As-Trade-Dwindles-Along-Venezuela-s-Border-With-Colombia.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50009696/Merchants-Suffer-Fear-Future-As-Trade-Dwindles-Along-Venezuela-s-Border-With-Colombia.aspx...trading partner after the U.S. Trade between the nations totaled $5.7 billion from January through November 2007, according to Colombian government statistics. Venezuela imported $4.4 billion in goods from its neighbor, nearly doubling from 2006 because of high demand for Colombian-made vehicles, car parts and clothing. Colombia, meanwhile, purchased only $1.2 billion worth of Venezuelan goods, mostly petrochemical products and plastic goods. "If they shut off trade,...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50009768/Merchants-Suffer-Fear-Future-As-Trade-Dwindles-Along-Venezuela-s-Border-With-Colombia.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50009768/Merchants-Suffer-Fear-Future-As-Trade-Dwindles-Along-Venezuela-s-Border-With-Colombia.aspx...trading partner after the U.S. Trade between the nations totaled $5.7 billion from January through November 2007, according to Colombian government statistics. Venezuela imported $4.4 billion in goods from its neighbor, nearly doubling from 2006 because of high demand for Colombian-made vehicles, car parts and clothing. Colombia, meanwhile, purchased only $1.2 billion worth of Venezuelan goods, mostly petrochemical products and plastic goods. "If they shut off trade,...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50008907/Call-to-boost-ties-with-Romania.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50008907/Call-to-boost-ties-with-Romania.aspx...trade upBilateral trade has grown from $68 million in 2000 to $430 million in 2006-07 and added that India has a vibrant small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and engagement by SMEs on both sides would strengthen the foundations of the trade relationship. The bilateral meeting was attended by Mr Ajay Shankar, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion; Mr G.K. Pillai, Commerce Secretary; Mr R.S. Gujral, Director-General of Foreign Trade, besides senior officials...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50008572/Lower-House-endorses-Islamic-university-draft-law.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50008572/Lower-House-endorses-Islamic-university-draft-law.aspx...plastics and pharmaceuticals.The FTA eliminates duties and commercial barriers to bilateral trade in goods and services between America and Jordan. It includes provisions addressing environment, trade, labour and electronic commerce as well as intellectual property rights protection, balance of payments, rules of origin, safeguards and procedural matters such as consultations and dispute settlement.The FTA calls for a 10-year transitional period during which duties on...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50007885/Evening-Standard-London-Anthony-Hilton-column.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50007885/Evening-Standard-London-Anthony-Hilton-column.aspxEven the healthy ones are vulnerable to the slow unwinding of leverage which is now taking place around the world, when no one knows which of last year's fashions will be next to unravel. Fixnetix says a round trip from trading desk to exchange and back to trading desk can be achieved in 0.4 milliseconds or four thousandths of a second. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50007191/Bangkok-Post-Thailand-business-briefs-column.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50007191/Bangkok-Post-Thailand-business-briefs-column.aspx...trade deficit of $653.3 million, the first deficit in 18 months.According to Commerce Minister Mingkwan Sangsuwan, exports rose in all items and all markets, with shipments to the US growing 16 percent, Japan 11.4 percent, Europe 21.5 percent, Asean 32.9 percent and China up 45.5 percent.Healthy expansion was seen in food, rising 27.5 percent, frozen and processed chicken up 86.6 percent, textiles up 9.8 percent, and gem and jewellery exports rising 137.4 percent....http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006601/Rising-costs-squeeze-Chinese-factories-some-look-to-cheaper-markets.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006601/Rising-costs-squeeze-Chinese-factories-some-look-to-cheaper-markets.aspx...of China's currency, the yuan, also contributes to the problem.At IKEA's Shanghai store, a stroll down the aisles finds most products made in China, rather than Europe or the U.S. But a growing share of the goods come from less developed markets: stuffed toys from Indonesia, wooden train sets from Bulgaria, colourful rugs and throws from India, bed sheets from Ethiopia, baskets and wooden trays from Vietnam."We are constantly having to compete with other countries and...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006602/Egypt-s-textile-industry-on-growth-path-after-80-million-EU-funding-19-5-m-being-used-for-industry-restructure.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006602/Egypt-s-textile-industry-on-growth-path-after-80-million-EU-funding-19-5-m-being-used-for-industry-restructure.aspx...because these countries will be exhibiting some of the most innovative technologies at the event.ACG-ITF, the leading trade events organizer in the MENA region, was established in 1986. The company now enjoys 47 per cent of the international trade fairs market with a portfolio of exhibitions covering several sectors like automotives, textile machinery, plastics machinery and chemicals, building and construction, and others..Newstex ID: KRTB-0240-23196683...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006603/Rising-Factory-Costs-Erode-China-s-Edge.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006603/Rising-Factory-Costs-Erode-China-s-Edge.aspx...of China's currency, the yuan, also contributes to the problem. At IKEA's Shanghai store, a stroll down the aisles finds most products made in China, rather than Europe or the U.S. But a growing share of the goods come from less developed markets: stuffed toys from Indonesia, wooden train sets from Bulgaria, colorful rugs and throws from India, bed sheets from Ethiopia, baskets and wooden trays from Vietnam. "We are constantly having to compete with other countries and...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006124/Push-castor-derivatives-exports-rather-than-oil.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50006124/Push-castor-derivatives-exports-rather-than-oil.aspx...use), castor oil has traditionally been an export-oriented commodity.It is used in making soaps, paints, resins, lubricants and so on.Yearly exportsAnnual exports of the oil are about 1.5-2.0 lakh tonnes by volume and about Rs 600-800 crore by value. India is the world’s largest producer, consumer and exporter of castor oil.Much of the value addition after processing of castor oil is done overseas; and a handful of international trading houses that regularly buy the...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50005337/China-January-Trade-Surplus-Up-22-7-Pct.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50005337/China-January-Trade-Surplus-Up-22-7-Pct.aspxIt was the first time since April that China reported a monthly trade gap below $20 billion. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50005482/China-says-January-trade-surplus-expands-22-7-pct-demand-for-exports-stays-strong.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50005482/China-says-January-trade-surplus-expands-22-7-pct-demand-for-exports-stays-strong.aspxIt was the first time since April that China reported a monthly trade gap below $20 billion. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50001947/China-to-import-Russian-high-technologies.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedSat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50001947/China-to-import-Russian-high-technologies.aspx...trade forum, would improve the trade balance between the two countries, said president of the Chinese People's Association For Friendship With Foreign Countries Chen Haosu without giving further details.Trade between China and Russia jumped by 44 percent year on year to 48 billion U.S. dollars in 2007 while China's surplus hit seven billion to eight billion dollars.The two sides expect their trade to reach 60 billion to 80 billion dollars by 2010.Newstex ID:...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50001979/STIMULUS-PACKAGE-Senate-January-25-2008-.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50001979/STIMULUS-PACKAGE-Senate-January-25-2008-.aspxThe trade deficit is $2 billion a day, every single day, 7 days a week. They got it from us, with these huge trade deficits. If you have bad credit, come to us. http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50000675/Japan-hard-put-to-craft-bold-vision-for-post-Kyoto-Protocol-world.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50000675/Japan-hard-put-to-craft-bold-vision-for-post-Kyoto-Protocol-world.aspx...to trade emissions credits, Sekizawa said, "I have never heard anyone make a convincing case that such a system has ever been effective." "Companies operating in Japan will flee overseas if they are allocated an unfair quota of emissions (under the emissions rights trading scheme)," he added.Asuka countered Skizawa's view, saying an increasing number of Japanese firms have begun to embrace emissions trading and even those that have expressed opposition have begun to study such a...http://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50000655/Malaysia-s-trade-with-Indonesia-continues-to-grow-in-2007.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.myplasticsindustry.com/NST-6-50000655/Malaysia-s-trade-with-Indonesia-continues-to-grow-in-2007.aspx...trade with Indonesia continues to grow in 2007KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's trade with Indonesia continued to grow, reaching 10 billion U.S. dollars from January to November in 2007, the Malaysian International Trade and Industry Ministry said on Friday.The figure has already surpassed the trade volume recorded in 2006, it said in a press release.In 2006, the trade volume between Malaysia and Indonesia posted 9.2 billion U.S. dollars, up 14...