Indonesia poses many barriers to entry, but American lubricant supplier Bardahl Manufacturing Corp. said its prepared to meet the markets various challenges in the hopes of reaping its potential.

The Japanese Automotive Standards Organization revised its diesel engine oil standard, JASO M355, to include a new fuel economy category for heavy-duty oils as well as a new light-duty category to replace API 's retired CF-4.

Tractor operators in India may increasingly turn to universal tractor transmission oils to eliminate the need for multiple oils in one machine, according to an industry insider addressing a recent conference in Uttar Pradesh.

Tianhe Chemicals Group Ltd. said it is complying with - but not the subject of - a Hong Kong government anti-bribery agencys investigation into possible dealings several years ago between a director of the company and an advisory firm.