Showa Denko, Hitachi Chemical Proceed Toward Merging Management
With Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) having now acquired Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary, the major M&A…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 91: GSK Japan President Paul Lirette Discusses Strategy and Moves in Pandemic Times
A global leader in its field, GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) has been developing vaccines against a myriad of infectious diseases for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 90: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Discusses Change and Opportunity
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is coming face-to-face with a number of changes, risks and opportunities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Looks to Make Profitable Business out of Super Nanotech
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is refining its offerings in nanotechnology. The company is looking at technological realms such as Nanodesign…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 89: Japanese Materials and Chemicals Companies See Rush of Contract Production Activity
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan’s materials and chemicals companies are seeing a high level of activity for the contract development…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Total Corbion PLA Looks to Break Open Food Packaging Sector With Heat-Resistant PLA
Total Corbion PLA BV is focusing its efforts on finding applications for its polylactic acid (PLA) in the field of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Kuraray Eyes Deeper Dive Into Automotive Market by Way of Functional Lightweighting Materials
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is looking to bolster its marketing efforts around automotive nonwoven materials. The company will work here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Thammasat University Lecturer Kiatanantha Lounkaew Details How COVID-19 is Hitting Thai Economy
As the novel coronavirus continues to ravage the world’s economy and lifestyles, Thailand has been no exception, with the pandemic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 84: Acetone Value in Asia Skyrockets as COVID-19 Pushes Derivative Demand
Asian market conditions are skyrocketing for acetone. In addition to the novel coronavirus bringing about strong demand for derivative isopropyl…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Focuses on Health Care Sector in Response to Changing Business Environment
Amid the novel coronavirus and a number of other changes in the current business environment, Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
