Dau Tieng Rubber Corporation plans to build a high-tech agriculture zone, on an area of 2,000 hectares to improve efficiency in land use. SEE MORE Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were higher across the board this morning, Monday October 16, led by a 2.6% climb in copper prices. SEE MORE The spread between reformate and both toluene and mixed xylenes widened on the week, with both spreads finishing near 35 cents. Despite the attractive economics, sources said that the market for nitration grade toluene and mixed xylenes remained tight. Blend values finished the week near 200 cents/gal while the spread between blend value and reformate closed at near 24.50 cents. SEE MORE European ethylene spot prices for October were assessed at flat to the October contract price of Eur1,025/mt (about $1,209/mt) FD NWE Friday, compared with a 2% premium last week as maintenance season drawers closer to an end. Borealis' Porvoo steam cracker in Finland is expected to produce on spec this week following its planned outage. There is expectation of lengthening supplies. SEE MORE The outlook for the Asian petrochemical market remains unclear this week as activity was thin last week after participants across Northeast Asia returned to the market after extended holidays. SEE MORE