31 Aug  2009:  Domestic PVC prices continue to slide in China  - CHEMORBIS

31 Aug  2009:  RIL announces price hikes in PP and PE grades  - POLYMERUPDATE

31 Aug  2009:  EU to start antidumping probe on polyester yarn, says China  - PLATTS

31 Aug  2009:  Japan PP to start new PP unit in September  - POLYMERUPDATE

31 Aug  2009:  Toluene prices in Asia finish lower  - POLYMERUPDATE

31 Aug  2009:  Asian and European PS players observe upstream markets for clues  - CHEMORBIS

29 Aug  2009:  European ethanol market eyes narrowing T1/T2 FOB Rotterdam spread  - PLATTS

28 Aug  2009:  ACN prices gallop higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

28 Aug  2009:  NBA prices in Asia firm up as supply tightens  - POLYMERUPDATE

28 Aug  2009:  DOP prices assessed stable across Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

28 Aug  2009:  SEA's PE market at an impasse  - CHEMORBIS

27 Aug  2009:  Domestic PE prices move higher in Indonesia  - CHEMORBIS

27 Aug  2009:  Import PP prices remain under downward pressure in China  - CHEMORBIS

27 Aug  2009:  Asia's benzene surplus to reach 1.1 million mt in 2013: METI  - PLATTS

27 Aug  2009:  Benzene prices in Europe nosedive  - POLYMERUPDATE

27 Aug  2009:  CDU taken offstream by SK Energy  - POLYMERUPDATE

27 Aug  2009:  PX prices in Asia slump  - POLYMERUPDATE

27 Aug  2009:  US PVC export prices expected to remain firm through September  - PLATTS

27 Aug  2009:  Mitsui drops plan to cut phenol/acetone runs on benzene fall  - PLATTS

27 Aug  2009:  Good opportunities to sell PVC to Italy  - CHEMORBIS

27 Aug  2009:  China's Sinopec, CNPC cut PP offers on inventory pressure  - CHEMORBIS

27 Aug  2009:  PetroRabigh reports limited September availability  - CHEMORBIS

26 Aug  2009:  Phenol acetone unit restarted by Yanshan Petrochemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

26 Aug  2009:  Benzene plant to be restarted by Mitsubishi Chemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

26 Aug  2009:  PP producers look for Sept price hikes worldwide  - CHEMORBIS

25 Aug  2009:  European prices of benzene nosedive  - POLYMERUPDATE

25 Aug  2009:  PTA line restarted by Siam Mitsui  - POLYMERUPDATE

25 Aug  2009:  SEA's PVC market set to remain firm for September  - CHEMORBIS

24 Aug  2009:  YNCC restarts No.3 cracker  - POLYMERUPDATE

24 Aug  2009:  Benzene prices slump in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

24 Aug  2009:  Outages determine the path for Asian ethylene  - CHEMORBIS

21 Aug  2009:  China's 2009 petrochemical growth slows for the first time in Jul  - PLATTS

21 Aug  2009:  Resistance from buyers stiffens in China's PE market  - CHEMORBIS

21 Aug  2009:  PA prices expected to edge further higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

21 Aug  2009:  Hanwha to take caustic soda plant offstream  - POLYMERUPDATE

21 Aug  2009:  NBA prices in Asia bolster up  - POLYMERUPDATE

21 Aug  2009:  US propylene stocks hit 14 month low at 1.875 million barrels  - PLATTS

21 Aug  2009:  ASEAN signs free-trade agreements with India, China  - CHEMORBIS

20 Aug  2009:  Softening PTA costs weigh down on PET prices in China  - CHEMORBIS

20 Aug  2009:  Locally-held import PP, PE move higher in Vietnam  - CHEMORBIS

20 Aug  2009:  SK Energy propylene stocks running low despite Tongsuh ACN outage  - PLATTS

20 Aug  2009:  Propylene strong as oil rise continues to hurt refining margins  - PLATTS

20 Aug  2009:  RCC likely to be restarted by Pertamina  - POLYMERUPDATE

20 Aug  2009:  Mitsubishi restarts Ningbo PTA plant  - POLYMERUPDATE

20 Aug  2009:  Propylene spikes in the US  - CHEMORBIS

19 Aug  2009:  Initial PVC offers for Sep announced higher in Vietnam  - CHEMORBIS

19 Aug  2009:  Ethylene prices race higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

19 Aug  2009:  Polyols plant to be taken offstream by Korea Kumho Petrochemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

19 Aug  2009:  Melamine plant to be taken offstream by Fujian Sanming  - POLYMERUPDATE

18 Aug  2009:  Turkey revises customs duty on PS for developing nations  - CHEMORBIS

18 Aug  2009:  Domestic PP firming up in Thailand  - CHEMORBIS

18 Aug  2009:  MIBK plant to be taken offstream by Mitsui  - POLYMERUPDATE

18 Aug  2009:  Naphtha cargo sold by BPCL at lower premium  - POLYMERUPDATE

18 Aug  2009:  Asian PP sellers look for Sep price increases on tight supply  - CHEMORBIS

17 Aug  2009:  MA plant to be taken offstream by Yongsan Chemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

17 Aug  2009:  Asian MEG sellers increase their offer prices  - POLYMERUPDATE

17 Aug  2009:  LDPE spot prices in Europe climb  - POLYMERUPDATE

17 Aug  2009:  Shutdowns affect PVC availability in Asia  - CHEMORBIS

15 Aug  2009:  LyondellBasell announces 80% allocation on August US propylene  - PLATTS

15 Aug  2009:  Tight NWE naphtha lifts prompt values, fresh barrels due H2 Aug  - PLATTS

14 Aug  2009:  Sentiment turns bullish in SEA's PS market  - CHEMORBIS

14 Aug  2009:  Overseas producers announce Sep PP offers to China  - CHEMORBIS

14 Aug  2009:  Asian methanol supply tightens amid output cuts in two regions  - PLATTS

14 Aug  2009:  PTA line taken offstream by Samsung Petrochemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

14 Aug  2009:  2EH prices in Asia gallop higher  - POLYMERUPDATE

14 Aug  2009:  Asian ACN prices inch up  - POLYMERUPDATE

14 Aug  2009:  ExxonMobil announces 5-cent increase for US polypropylene grades  - PLATTS

14 Aug  2009:  Asian PP, PE markets brace for impact of new Chinese capacities  - CHEMORBIS

13 Aug  2009:  Trial runs to commence at new PP plant of HMC Polymers  - POLYMERUPDATE

13 Aug  2009:  Butadiene line taken offstream by Maoming Petrochemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

13 Aug  2009:  PTA prices march higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

13 Aug  2009:  Indonesia's TPPI delays gasoline production on stronger aromatics  - PLATTS

13 Aug  2009:  How much did producers earn in Q2?  - CHEMORBIS

13 Aug  2009:  China likely to turn LPG exporter on surplus domestic output  - PLATTS

12 Aug  2009:  Domestic PVC for Aug settling higher in Indonesia  - CHEMORBIS

12 Aug  2009:  South Korean source comments on cracker status of KPIC  - POLYMERUPDATE

12 Aug  2009:  SM plant restarted by Mitsubishi  - POLYMERUPDATE

12 Aug  2009:  Benzene prices in Asia driven sharply lower  - POLYMERUPDATE

12 Aug  2009:  PET prices on the rise across the board  - CHEMORBIS

12 Aug  2009:  August propane imports into Northwest Europe to hit 200,000 mt  - PLATTS

12 Aug  2009:  Vietnam to start maiden propylene plant Aug 20 after 7-week delay  - PLATTS

11 Aug  2009:  Southeast Asian converters turn to deep-sea PP origins  - CHEMORBIS

11 Aug  2009:  Prompt PP offers scarce in China  - CHEMORBIS

11 Aug  2009:  Benzene prices decline in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

11 Aug  2009:  Methanol prices pegged firm in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

11 Aug  2009:  NBA prices quote firm in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

11 Aug  2009:  Propylene prices moving higher across the globe  - CHEMORBIS

10 Aug  2009:  Solvent MX prices in Asia surge  - POLYMERUPDATE

10 Aug  2009:  PX prices tumble in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

10 Aug  2009:  Propylene prices finish higher in Asia last week  - POLYMERUPDATE

10 Aug  2009:  Styrene maintains its relentless upward push on PS  - CHEMORBIS

9 Aug  2009:  LG MMA aims to complete MTBE expansion work by mid-October  - PLATTS

9 Aug  2009:  ANALYSIS: Dow Chem's China JV seems to be dropping off the map  - PLATTS

8 Aug  2009:  Maintenance to be undertaken by Idemitsu Kosan at refinery  - POLYMERUPDATE

7 Aug  2009:  NBA prices in Asia firm up  - POLYMERUPDATE

7 Aug  2009:  2EH prices gallop higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

7 Aug  2009:  PA prices bolt higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

7 Aug  2009:  Higher energy costs, strong demand fuel rally in China’s PE market  - CHEMORBIS

6 Aug  2009:  NSCC restarts BPA plant  - POLYMERUPDATE

6 Aug  2009:  PP and PE prices bolster higher in Asia. Propylene prices also edge higher  - POLYMERUPDATE

6 Aug  2009:  Benzene prices in Asia race higher  - POLYMERUPDATE

6 Aug  2009:  Rising costs shape outlook for PVC  - CHEMORBIS

6 Aug  2009:  US polystyrene major suppliers support August 15 hike  - PLATTS

5 Aug  2009:  August PVC deals concluded in Vietnam’s domestic market  - CHEMORBIS

5 Aug  2009:  Mainstream PP origins moving lower in Vietnam  - CHEMORBIS

5 Aug  2009:  SM prices in Asia edge up  - POLYMERUPDATE

5 Aug  2009:  ECH plant restarted by Qilu Petrochemicals  - POLYMERUPDATE

5 Aug  2009:  Benzene prices gallop higher in Asia  - POLYMERUPDATE

5 Aug  2009:  PX prices in Asia bolster higher. Isomer MX and PTA prices also climb  - POLYMERUPDATE

5 Aug  2009:  Borealis CEO sees relief in delayed Middle East capacity startups  - PLATTS

5 Aug  2009:  US polyethylene offers to Peru up 5% on the week  - PLATTS

5 Aug  2009:  New capacities start to affect Asia’s PP market  - CHEMORBIS

4 Aug  2009:  Regional producers conclude August PP deals to China  - CHEMORBIS

4 Aug  2009:  August PVC deals moving lower in China  - CHEMORBIS

4 Aug  2009:  Jinxi Petrochemicals shuts down SM plant  - POLYMERUPDATE

4 Aug  2009:  Asian SM prices climb  - POLYMERUPDATE

4 Aug  2009:  Indian ABS makers up adjust their August offers  - POLYMERUPDATE

4 Aug  2009:  China’s polymer imports set another record in June  - CHEMORBIS

3 Aug  2009:  Domestic PP, PE offers for Aug announced in Malaysia  - CHEMORBIS

3 Aug  2009:  RIL hikes PET prices  - POLYMERUPDATE

3 Aug  2009:  Indian PS producers announce hikes in their August rates  - POLYMERUPDATE

3 Aug  2009:  Asian butadiene prices race higher  - POLYMERUPDATE

3 Aug  2009:  Local HDPE supplies tight in Turkey, Egypt, Italy  - CHEMORBIS