Chinese methanol spot prices have hit their highest since November 2018 amid a bullish sentiment that brought traders back into the market. SEE MORE China’s economy registered a full-year 2018 growth of 6.6%, the lowest recorded in 28 years, official data showed on Monday. SEE MORE In 2018, the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) basically completed its targets, in which the total volume of exploited rubber reached 307,108 tonnes of latex, equalling 101.92% of the yearly plan (exceeding 5,788 tons), and total revenue was estimated at VND 22,686 billion, reaching 103% of the plan. SEE MORE U.S. oil production growth combined with a slowing global economy will put oil prices under downward pressure in 2019, challenging OPEC’s resolve to support the market with output cuts, the International Energy Agency said on Friday. SEE MORE Oil prices rose 1 percent on Friday after a report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) showed its production fell sharply last month, easing fears about prolonged oversupply. SEE MORE