VietNamNet Bridge – The dollar sale prices quoted by commercial banks are
marching toward the 21,000 dong per dollar threshold. However, experts believe
that no heavy price fluctuations would be seen in 2012. SEE MORE Vietnam’s planning ministry said that economic growth may slump to as low as 5.2 percent in 2012,
which would be the slowest pace in more than a decade. SEE MORE 03:21 PM @ 04/06/2012
Bridgestone Corp. has announced that, together with Ajinomoto Co. Inc.,
it has developed polymerized high-cis polyisoprene (IR), a synthetic
rubber produced using bio-based isoprene, a substance produced from
biomass raw materials using fermentation technology.SEE MOREGold futures advanced for the first
time this week in New York as central banks increased their
holdings. SEE MORE New liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches
appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use
of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of
polyolefins (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene).
Initial testing in monolayer containers shows that these highly
compatible systems allow for higher pigment loadings and lower usage
rates, while practically eliminating past challenges related to screw
slippage. Improved resin compatibility results in stronger weld lines in
the finished container as evidenced by scores in standard burst and
compression-loading tests. SEE MORE
