Even though mining industry plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy, the industry dipped in two years because of difficult exploitation and dependence on world markets. SEE MORE The Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance decided to raise the retail price of RON 92 petrol by 306 VND to maximum 17,792 VND (78 US cents) per litre from 3pm on September 5. SEE MORE Inflation in the euro area picked up more than economists predicted, setting the stage for European Central Bank policy makers to debate the future of their stimulus program. SEE MORE Spot prices of titanium dioxide (TiO2) Chinese exports rebounded in the week amid tightened supply levels as the government’s enforcements of environmental protection measures intensifies, market players said on Thurdsay. SEE MORE China’s polyethylene (PE) import prices have largely been on an uptrend over the past two months and look set to continue rising on the back of tight supply, particularly for high density PE (HDPE) film and blow-moulding (BM) grades. SEE MORE