25 March/1 April 2019 chemweek.com Chemical Week Dow Chemical TOP OF THE NEWS Aramco to acquire 70% stake in SABIC for $69.1 billion P7 ready for a return AMERICAS Petchems mood subdued but optimistic at WPC and AFPM P8 P13 CEO Jim Fitterling targets post-spin profit boost from more focused portfolio, disciplined spend MIDDLE EAST Japan JV pays $1.35 billion to stay in methanol alliance ASIA Lynas rejects $1.1-billion bid from Wesfarmers P17