Month: August 2023

China Continues to Show Swift Economic Recovery From Effects of COVID-19

China is making very clear strides in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Posting a real GDP growth rate of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Suntory Amps Up “PET to PET” Horizontal Recycling

With a reported eight million tons of plastic entering the world’s oceans every year, plastic is predicted to outweigh fish…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Researchers Find Various Early Warning Signs for Severe COVID Cases

Japan has seen a spate of recent developments that will help to predict worsening symptoms in COVID-19 patients. This includes…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Developed by University of Yamanashi, Waseda University

A research group formed by the University of Yamanashi and Waseda University recently announced that it has developed a fully…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Sustainable Growth Through ESG Management

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. is looking to achieve sustainable growth by way of a management approach that prioritizes environmental, social…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical to Ramp up Marketing Efforts for PMMA in Automotive Applications

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is intensifying the automotive focus of its business for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) molding materials. With the coronavirus…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Recycled, Bio-Based Resins Hit Growth Plateau Amid COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has seen recycled and bio-based resins hit a temporary lull in growth, with prices for these…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Grows Worldwide Business for CO2 Chemicals – Part 2: Innovations to PC Resin Production

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has been working to further fine-tune its manufacturing technology for CO2-derived polycarbonate (PC) resin, having first…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

AEPW Makes Fivefold Increase to Plastic Recycling Investment Targets

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) is significantly expanding its operational goals for the management and recycling of plastic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Acetone Prices Surge in Asian Market

The Asian market for acetone is soaring at present. Construction delays on a Zhejiang Petrochemical Co. Ltd. plant originally planned…… Please subscribe to read the full story.