Sinochem International, China's largest chemicals trader, has reportedly discussed making a bid for Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) with Singapore's Temasek, the city-state's $134 billion sovereign wealth fund. Press reports have

said they're not interested. Press reports continue to speculate on the potential of a bid from a Chinese consortium, but no official bid from China has emerged as of yet

from products consumers as well as basic materials and industrial customers, there is a shortage of SBS in China Keyuan expects to generate net profit margins of 10% for the SBS it produces once it reaches normal production levels. The new facility is

NINGBO, China, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. ("Keyuan or the "Company"), a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of various petrochemical products in China, announced that on September 1st, Keyuan commenced

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Dutch-Swedish group Akzo Nobel, the world's biggest paint maker, said on Wednesday it will buy China's Changzhou Prime Automotive Paint, without disclosing the financial details. "Prime is one of China's largest vehicle refinish suppliers and a leader in

Opto's order visibility has expanded to the end of 2010. Optimistic about the LED-backlit TV market in China, as well as the promotions by Korea-based vendors, Unity Opto expects LED-backlit models' share in the global LCD TV market to hike to 40% in

ramifications of which are likely to be felt for decades to come. As many large industrial groups in China are still state backed organisations, there has been a concerted effort and a lot of cash directed at snapping up iron ore assets across the globe

- Ilhavo, Portugal – SADIF Investment Analytics, announces a new summary due diligence report covering China Petroleum Jilin Chemical Eng %26 Con (600546). The report uses SADIF's powerful StockMarks™ stock rating system and contains important

markets through joint ventures or acquisitions (mainly in the Middle East to gain access to feedstocks, and in China and India to develop a local market presence). The most successful chemical producers in the near future are likely to be those that

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the parent of CNOOC Ltd (CEO.NYSE; 0883.HK), and China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) are in talks with Zhongchuan International Mining Holding Co. on

2010. Credit: Reuters/David Stobbe/Files By Euan Rocha and Saeed Azhar TORONTO/SINGAPORE TORONTO/SINGAPORE The move follows an order by Chinese officials for state companies to meet investment bankers to explore ways to block BHP Billiton's $39 billion

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the provinces Energy and Resources Minister Bill Boyd said Sept. 2. Buying Potash Corp. in Canada can help China secure the long-term supply of potash even if doesnt help much in lowering prices, Li Linna, an industry analyst at Distribution Productivity

in a video announcement on the Canadian company's website. His statement came amid reports that Sinochem, the Chinese state-owned chemicals and fertiliser company, has approached Temasek, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, about making a rival offer for

AkzoNobel is to significantly boost its presence in the Chinese automotive market after agreeing to acquire Changzhou Prime Automotive Paint Co., Ltd. Financial details were not disclosed.Prime is one of China's largest vehicle refinish suppliers and a

SINGAPORE: Chinese state-owned chemical company Sinochem is said to have approached Temasek Holdings on a deal to buy Canadian fertiliser firm, Potash. Citing a source, a wire report said Sinochem sought out

ultimately decide the value of this company and what, if any, transaction will occur." AP reports that Chinese state-owned companies like Sinochem are said to be interested in Potash Corp, but that the provincial Saskatchewan government is concerned that