The downside risks to the tyre sector’s profitability have increased and may rise further if the ongoing West Asia conflict ...

West Asia developments threaten rubber industry margins, raising synthetic rubber costs and boosting demand for natural alternatives, warns AIRIA.

Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 0.4 per cent in January 2026 to 28,579 tonnes, compared with 28,684 tonnes in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia ...

Persistently high crude oil prices could eventually start weighing on the cost structure of India’s tyre industry, as key petrochemical inputs linked to oil move higher. Industry experts say sustained ...

A Norwich start-up company aims to save the natural rubber industry by using dandelion roots grown without soil as a more sustainable source ...

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie called on universities to play a pivotal role in strengthening the local economy ...

SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures rose for the second session on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker yen and firmer oil prices, although gains were capped by subdued buying interest at elevated price levels.

India's wheat and rice production rises due to technology adoption and climate-resilient seed varieties, boosting ...

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has already pushed up raw material costs for tyre makers by about 15% to 20%. Crude ...

A prolonged conflict is expected to hit earnings for tyre makers in 2026-27, say experts ...

Fashion is always changing, but some styles stay memorable because they create a strong visual impact. One of the most striking trends in alternative fashion is the latex hood. This unique accessory ...

Global natural rubber (NR) supply and demand are expected to post modest growth in 2026, according to the latest monthly outlook from the Association of Natural R ...