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Laos to host 5th ASEAN rubber conference next year

Laos to host 5th ASEAN rubber conference next year

(KPL) The Lao PDR will be the host of the 5th ASEAN rubber conference next year between 18-20 June to discuss the rubber production in Asia, seek ways for mutual assistance and production to supply the world demand.
According to a memorandum of agreement for Laos to host the conference was signed on 8 December in Vientiane between Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Office Head, Dr Bounthong Bouahom, and organising chairman of the 2009 Asean Rubber Conference, Mr Paul Yeo.
Officials from Asean member countries, the United States, Europe and Asia will meet to discuss issues concerning the world’s natural rubber demand and supply trends, sustainable and profitable strategies for natural rubber, development of small rubber enterprises and technology to meet global competitiveness, and the price outlook for 2009 and 2010.
The conference aims to provide a forum for discussions on rubber production in the Asean region, with a view to identifying mechanisms for the production and supply of rubber to regional and global markets.
The conference will provide an opportunity for rubber producers and investors in Laos to meet with buyers from many countries and expand their export markets.
Participants will get access to the latest research findings and developments on new high yielding rubber varieties and measures to prevent diseases that affect rubber trees.
Farmers and investors involved in the rubber industry in other countries establish groups or associations to maximise profits and create networks for future business collaborations.

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