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10.2% Month-on-Month rise in Malaysia’s April 2022 NR exports
In the Department of Statistics, Malaysia’s (DOSM) recently released publication, Monthly Rubber Statistics, Malaysia, April 2022, it was reported that the country’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.0 percent in April 2022 (22,498 tonnes) as comp
Cost to fuel a lorry is up £20,000 a year, says haulage boss
Soaring fuel prices have put the haulage industry in crisis with the cost of running one lorry up £20,000 on last year, a freight boss has said.
World Bank slashes global growth forecast to 2.9%, warns of 1970s-style stagflation
The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast and warned that many countries could fall into recession as the economy slips into a period of stagflation reminiscent of the 1970s.
Russia’s central bank cuts key interest rate to 11%, citing decreased stability risks
The Central Bank of Russia on Thursday cut its key interest rate from 14% to 11%, citing a slowing in inflation and the recovery of the ruble.
Glove makers encouraged to tap the non-medical segment
IN LIGHT of a dip for rubber glove demand in recent times, the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has urged glove manufacturers to switch their focus by delving into the non-medical segment.
Rich harvest from rubber waste
The huge surge in global demand for rubber gloves, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights a poignant paradox for the Malaysian rubber industry.
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