The oil price rose towards its highest since early July on Tuesday, thanks to evidence of still-modest increases in output from OPEC and improving Chinese refining demand. SEE MORE Asia’s naphtha spot premiums have plummeted on the back of ample supplies, with greater surplus arbitrage cargoes expected to land in the region next month. SEE MORE Asia’s acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) market weakened further this week with demand from end-users and traders staying lacklustre. SEE MORE The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) announced that it will launch a promotional program titled “Petrolimex’s gold day 2018” starting on August 31. SEE MORE The Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) aims to produce and sell 41 tonnes of coal in 2019, posting a 10-15 per cent year-on-year increase. SEE MORE