Mitsui Chemicals to Turn ICT Solutions Into Third Pillar of Earnings
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is looking to move over to a setup of five business domains starting this April. This…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
IRPC Positions Acetylene Black and More for Use in EV Parts
IRPC PCL, part of Thailand’s state-owned PTT Group, is showing an increased interest in materials for electric vehicles (EVs). One…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Bans Export of Around 270 Items to Russia
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has banned the export of some 270 items to Russia. Effective March…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JPCA Fears Possible Decline in Cracker Utilization Rate
The Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA) has noted that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic turmoil have brought…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Oji Holdings Eyes Creating PLA Business out of Wood-Derived Biochemicals
Oji Holdings Corp. (TYO:3861) is planning to form a business for biochemicals created from the starting point of wood-derived sugar…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Commercialize Plant-Based Polyamide 66
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has formed a strategic partnership on plant-derived synthetic resin material hexamethylenediamine (HMD) with California-based venture firm…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Withdraw From Japanese PTA Production in Clear Shift to Performance Materials
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) plans to withdraw from the Japanese production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). August 2023 will see…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Places Heightened Emphasis on Medical Sector
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is expanding its realm of operations into the medical sector. The company is looking here to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Looks to Commercialize Bioethylene, Biopropylene
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. plans to start manufacturing and selling entirely plant-derived ethylene and propylene, as well as derivatives of these,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Major Chinese Companies Outline Goals for Development of LiB and NEV Industries
This year’s session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference – an event held alongside the country’s National People’s Conference…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
