News from elsewhere on the web (09 January 2009)

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Michelin set to kick start work on plant near Chennai in February Economic Times (India)

Prices soar as India is crippled by two strikes The National (India)

CARLISLE PIRELLI STAFF STILL UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK News & Star (UK)

Firms impress tyre giant Spenborough Guardian (UK)

Bt63-bn budget sought for agricultural pledging programmes The Nation (Thailand)

Boost demand for rubber and palm oil, says Risda The Star (Malaysia)

Price volatility hurts rubber players hard Economic Times (India)

Work halted at Gorakhkali Rubber Industry eKantipur (India)

Jobs plan for tyre factory site rolls on Sunderland Echo (UK)

Car buyers waiting for proposed tax cut China Daily (China)

Consumer confidence 'hits 6-year low' China Daily (China)

Teenager admits £25,000 tyre slashing spree North Devon (UK)

Obamamania scores hit for Japanese mask-maker China Daily (China)