TRADE WAR

Trump slaps tariffs on US imports of cars, parts / Collection to start in early April / Europeans cry foul

SIAM CEMENT

Thai group shuts down Long Son Petrochemicals in Vietnam; production too expensive / Ethane supply agreement with US group

BRASKEM

Drop in sales volume, prices hampers result / Full-year 2023 net loss deepens considerably / CFO says Petrobras done with due diligence, Adnoc still in process

YEAR-ENDER: CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Better results likely in 2024 / Demand to remain soft / Firms send mixed messages

GERMAN ECONOMY

Ifo says business confidence worst since May 2020 / Country “slipping into recession” / OECD slashes growth forecasts for Germany, euro area

PETROCHEMICALS

Trade and market disruptions worsen / Increase in PE, PP capacities / Ongoing investment in chemical recycling and decarbonisation projects