News from elsewhere on the web (26 November 2008)

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Several parties eye Schaeffler's Continental stake The Guardian (UK) no talks with possible buyers for Continental's rubber division" - von Grünberg

Michelin temporarily closes Romanian factories Associated Press (Romania)

Firestone Adjusts to Tire Demands: Plant Extends Christmas Shutdown Wilson Daily Times (US - North Carolina)

Asia BD may fall further as demand falters ICIS (Singapore)

Thailand based source comments on butadiene plant of Bangkok Synthetics PolymerUpdate (Thailand)

Falling petchem imports highlight China weakness ICIS (Singapore)

GM's parts suppliers to discuss future course The Hindu Business Line (India)

China's tyre output growth slowing, 4Q seen tough The Edge (China / Malaysia)

Many Indian firms may not REACH in time; exports at stake Live Mint (India)

Goodyear to wind up Jamaican operations Jamaica Gleaner (Jamaica)

Goodyear mulls winding up Jamaica Observer (Jamaica)

Michelin moves to hire more African Nova Scotians Chronicle-Herald (Canada - Nova Scotia)

India Apr-Aug synthetic rubber imports rise 21 pct Reuters (India)

When it comes to balls, Bridgestone has plenty Times Online (UK) - refers to expansion at golf ball plant.

JAPAN'S JSR TO BUY OUT JOINT VENTURE WITH M'BISHI CHEMICAL AsiaPulse via COMTEX (Japan)

Malaysia To Cut Rubber Production By 10 Percent Next Year Bernama.com (Malaysia)

10pc fall in Malaysia 2009 rubber output likely Business Times (Malaysia)

Rubber dams deflated after drowning ABC News (Australia - Queensland)

Investigators baffled by dam burst which killed little girl CourierMail (Australia - Queensland)

Dam authority takes extra precautions after drowning ABC Local (Australia - Queensland)

Days to learn what caused fatal dam rupture Brisbane Times (Australia - Queensland)

SAIC joins venture to make green cars Shanghai Daily (China)

Why the silence on bids for struggling US auto giants? chinadaily.com.cn (China)

Archer Rubber fined over hazards Milford Daily News (US - Massachussetts)