News from elsewhere on the web (09/July/2008)

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Buyers and sellers of butadiene drift apart in Asia Polymer Update (Singapore)

Buyers and sellers stand off in Asia BD ICIS (Singapore)

Kumho Tire Workers Strike Over Downsizing Korea Times (Korea)

S.Korea Kumho Tires union launches strike Reuters (Korea)

EMPLOYEES AT AMIENS VOTE FOR CHANGE IN SHIFT ROTATIONS Le Figaro via Goodyear union blog (France)

US sets steep final duties on China off-road tires Reuters (US - Washington DC)

Tokyo rubber sinks 1 pct to 1-month low Reuters (Japan)

US slowdown defers Birlas' carbon project Times of India (India )

Decline in import of Chinese tyres seen The Hindu Business Line (India)

China boosts Audi CE.cn via agencies (China)

Volkswagen goes into overdrive Shanghai Daily (China)

Sri Lanka manufacturer calls for raw rubber export ban Lanka Business (Sri Lanka)

Cautious outlook for commodities in second half The Star (Malaysia)

Sime Darby sells 70% of Indonesian unit The Edge (Malaysia)

Technology and design drive Hankook Tyres ATN (Australia)

Price rise for agri-commodities hits India less than others Economic Times (India)

Toyo Tire to Raise Prices Again JCN (Japan)

Tire Failure Cited In SUV Wreck Galvestonian (US - Texas)

Tariff structure fuelling port corruption Jamaica Observer (Jamaica)

Holz Rubber Company Strengthens Its Grip in Southeast Territory Thomas.net (US - California)