Daiichi Sankyo Sees Pillar of Growth in Next-Gen Biopharmaceuticals
Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (TYO:4568) is making antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and other next-generation biopharmaceuticals a pillar for medium- and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nippon Shokubai Senior Managing Executive Officer Yojiro Takahashi Talks Development Efforts
The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with the heads of R&D divisions of major Japanese chemical companies. For this installment, we talked with Yojiro Takahashi, member of the board and senior managing executive officer for innovation &…
Acetone Surplus Set to Dwindle Amid Phenol Production Cuts
There is a strong likelihood that the supply–demand balance for acetone will tighten up in Asia. In the current market,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Switches up Automotive Materials Strategy to Focus on CASE Demand
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has embarked on a full-fledged marketing campaign for next-generation automotive products. Conventionally, Toray’s Automotive Material Strategic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Tokuyama Looks to Utilize Hydrogen to Cut CO2 Emissions
Tokuyama Corp. (TYO:4043) is bolstering efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at its Tokuyama Factory in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The company is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 4: Grappling With a Digital Revolution
The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of some major players in Japan’s chemical industry. After detailing the…… 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 47: Fujifilm Plans Major Increase to Avigan Production
Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (TYO:4901) is ramping up production of Avigan, an anti-influenza drug that is being eyed as a potential…… 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.
Interview: Showa Denko President Kohei Morikawa Discusses Possibility of Better-Than-Expected Synergies With Hitachi Chemical
Having recently made the move to turn Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. into a wholly owned subsidiary, Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004)…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
