Shikibo to Establish Southeast Asian Production for Low-CO2 Polyester Fiber
Shikibo Ltd. (TYO:3109) is setting about Indonesian and Vietnamese production of its Offco Nano polyester fiber, which is touted as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Chemical Power Players Pursue Continued Growth in Elastomer Operations
Some of Japan’s major chemical companies are making some big preparations around thermoplastic elastomers, lining up global rollouts of new…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Packaging Sector Enters Era of Major Reform – Part 7: The Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality
In a trend unique to the Japanese market, the country has been pursuing what is known as biomass ink, whereby…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
BT Resin From Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Helps Make Semiconductor Packaging Lighter, Thinner and Smaller
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is working to open up new applications for its semiconductor packaging substrate materials……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Signs Point to Supply–Demand Ease for Polyolefins in Asia–Pacific
The Asia–Pacific market for polyolefins appears to be easing. This is despite the lack of any bearish market factors in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Butyl Acetate Price Surges in Asia
The price of butyl acetate is soaring in Asian markets. So far, the average price has risen to around $1,950…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
DSM Looks to Deepen Development of Japanese Market With New Catheter Coating Agent
Royal DSM NV has launched Japanese sales of a new hydrophilic coating agent for covering the surface of tubular catheters…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Pursues Digital Transformation Through Restructuring, New Initiatives
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has established a new business unit it is calling Digital Value Co-Creation. By using this new…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Launch Ultrapure Hydrogen Peroxide Plant in China
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is planning on building a new plant in China for ultrapure hydrogen peroxide to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
International Glycerin Prices Surge Amid High Demand
International market prices for glycerin have surged of late, reaching around $900 per ton despite having been just above $700…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
