Geopolitical turmoil, supply chain disruptions, and soaring raw material costs are driving a sharp increase in fertilizer prices in Vietnam in 2026. Although domestic supply remains secure thanks to strong local production capacity, rising costs are putting additional pressure on agricultural production.SEE MORE
Expert Commentary — The global chemical industry is entering a period of profound economic and environmental adjustment. Once a model of innovation and economic growth, the sector has grown increasingly rigid and outdated. Commoditization, financialization, and deep dependence on fossil fuels have left basic processes and molecules largely unchanged for decades, locking in persistent consequences for the climate, human health, and waste generation. This rigidity poses a fundamental barrier to the industry's long-term viability, both economically and environmentally.SEE MORE
New measurement technology from WOM Testing Technologies now makes it possible to directly capture tire behavior in real-world conditions. TTI sits down with Carlos Nerini, the company’s managing director and co-founder, to discuss how the solution came to life.SEE MORE
Continental has announced it is developing tires with low rolling noise to help reduce traffic noise and enhance in-vehicle comfort. Using innovative tread designs and technologies, the tires are designed to address noise pollution and air pollution, which are major environmental and health concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks traffic noise as Europe’s second-largest environmental health risk, and it is a daily challenge in megacities across Asia and Latin America.SEE MORE
