IRCo Webinar on Rubberised Roads, 6 July 2022
IRCo organised a webinar on rubberised roads as part of IRCo efforts in continuing the info-sharing culture where ITRC Member Countries were invited to update their counterparts on the progress on Rubberised Road Projects towards achieving the aim of increasing domestic consumption of natural rubber (NR). Participants contributed in giving constructive views and recommendations for […]
Engagement Workshop on the Way Forward for ITRC/IRCo, 28-29 June 2022
ITRC Member Countries discussed ways forward to strengthen the Tripartite Cooperation among Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia on natural rubber (NR). The workshop only enhanced the common understanding among them on issues and challenges faced in each Member Country but also rendered fruitful discussions and valuable inputs for the years to come.
Work Programmes in Indonesia, 20-24 June 2022
International Rubber Consortium Limited (IRCo) carried out a working visit to rubber stakeholders in Indonesia. In this opportunity, IRCo met the Alternate National Liaison Officer of National Tripartite Rubber Council for Indonesia (NTRC) from the Ministry of Trade Indonesia, Rubber Association of Indonesia (GAPKINDO), CSMO Members, and ASEAN Secretariat.
Work Programmes in Singapore, 23-27 May 2022
International Rubber Consortium Limited (IRCo) carried out working visits to rubber stakeholders in Singapore. On this opportunity, IRCo held consultation sessions with Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Rubber Trade Association of Singapore (RTAS), and participated in the World Rubber Summit 2022 organised by IRSG.
Work Programmes in Malaysia, 9-20 May 2022
In achieving closer collaboration among ITRC-related organisations/agencies and IRCo, IRCo carried out the work programmes in Malaysia. On this occasion, IRCO met the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) Office (Cyberjaya), Meditech Gloves, MRB, ANRPC, RISDA, Mardec Berhad, Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC), Malaysian CSMO, and Rubber Processing Factory. Furthermore, IRCo organised a high […]
Work Programmes in Thailand, 21-27 February 2022
In achieving continuous follow-up sessions and interactions with TIM and ITRC’s committees, for effective decision making, IRCo carried out the work programs in Thailand on 21-27 February 2022. On this occasion, IRCO met the RAOT Office in Northern Thailand, NR smallholders and manufactures, Central Rubber Markets, Thai Rubber Association (TRA), and Thai Latex Association (TLA).
Courtesy Call on Mr. Nakorn Tangavirapat, Governor of Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT)
On 14 October 2021, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Rubber Consortium Limited (IRCo), paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) at RAOT’s headquarters. Other than formally introducing Dr. Amir Hashim who recently commenced his 2-year term as IRCo CEO, both parties took the opportunity to discuss […]
Message of Appreciation for Mr. Picheat Prommoon as the CEO of IRCo from 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2021
The office of IRCo would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to Mr. Picheat Prommoon for his leadership during his 2-year tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IRCo from 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2021. His leadership, advice and continuous guidance had ensured a smooth operation of IRCo […]
China Car Sales in Q1 2021 Rebounded to its Pre-Coronavirus Levels
The vehicle industry is an important industry as it is linked to many other components industries such as metals, electronic parts, and tyres. This directly concerns the demand side of the rubber industry because around 70% of natural rubber consumption comes from the automobile industry (IRSG, 2020). Therefore, we could say that the vehicle industry […]
Weather Patterns in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia (TIM)
La Nina Weather Forecast in TIM With reference to various meteorological sources, natural rubber production areas in Southern Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are expected to experience the La Nina phenomenon between April and to June 2021. According to Reuters and NOAA, high rainfall and wetter-than-average rainfall conditions are expected to continue until August 2021. Due […]