Month: August 2023

Sumitomo Chemical’s Liquid Crystal-Coated Polarizer Adopted for Use in Foldable OLED Smartphones

A liquid crystal-coated polarizer developed by Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has been adopted for use in the circular polarizing…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Envisions Japan–Vietnam–Thailand Consortium Around Bio-Based Epoxy Resin

The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) intends to put together a new biomass business that will tie in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei to Set up Strategic Center for Digital Technology in Tokyo

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to open a strategic center for digital technology in Tokyo by the end of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

India Gears up for 70% Increase in Polypropylene Production Capacity

Momentum is growing in India around the increased production of polypropylene (PP). Through 2025, local companies are planning to invest…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 15: Kanto Chemical Supplies Japan With Coronavirus Test Kits From South Korean Company

Kanto Chemical Co. Inc. has started supplying novel coronavirus (COVID-19) gene detection kits in Japan as research reagents. Named Powerchek…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 14: Global Battery Industry Slows, But for How Long?

The impact of the novel coronavirus is slowing the global battery industry. According to survey results from Yano Research Institute…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei to Withdraw From Styrenic Resins Business

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) intends to halt production of styrenic resins, which are used in consumer electronics and other such…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 11: Shadow Looms Over Global Chemical Industry

The spread of the novel coronavirus has begun to cast its shadow over the future of the globe’s chemical industry……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray to Add New German Production for Fuel Cell Components

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is working to establish a second plant at Greenerity GmbH (GNT), a German subsidiary engaged in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japanese Suppliers of Semiconductor Materials Shift Production to South Korea

The dispute between Japan and South Korea over exports of semiconductor materials has pushed Japanese suppliers to establish production facilities…… Please subscribe to read the full story.