Year: 2023

Sumitomo Chemical to Focus Management Resources on Environmental Efforts

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is taking a long-term approach in revising its core businesses, with plans for a number…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Looking to Minimize CO2 Emissions – Part 2: AGC Invests Big on Climate Change Response, Sustainable Resources

With the chemical industry moving to cut down on CO2 emissions, AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) is making a top priority out…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Half a Year After Basel Convention Amendments, Companies and Governments Continue to Adjust

It has now been approximately half a year since the amendments to the Basel Convention came into effect. However, players…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Targets US Market in Bid to Become Global Health Care Company

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to make full use of M&A dealings to grow its health care business, setting…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Dexerials to Launch New Precision Adhesive Curable at Lower Temperatures

Dexerials Corp. (TYO:4980) is developing a new smart precision adhesive curable at lower temperatures, with plans to market this for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

JG Summit Petrochemicals Finalizes $1.3B Large-Scale Expansion Investment in Batangas, Philippines

JG Summit Petrochemicals (JGSPG), the largest chemical company in the Philippines, has recently completed a $1.3 billion investment into its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Confirms Deep-UV LEDs Can Inactivate COVID-19

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has confirmed the efficacy of deep-UV LEDs in inactivating COVID-19. By carrying out testing on LEDs…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Eyes Image Sensor Applications for Color Resists

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is getting into the market of color resists for CMOS image sensors. A leading manufacturer…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sony Develops Sustainable Paper Material From Bamboo, Sugarcane and Recycled Paper

Sony Group Corp. (TYO:6758) has developed a sustainable paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane and post-consumer recycled paper of specified…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Brazilian Ethanol Market Tightens Amid Poor Sugarcane Harvest

Brazil is facing an increasingly tight supply–demand balance in its ethanol market. A major factor here is that despite COVID-19…… Please subscribe to read the full story.