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.
Chinese Petrochemical Giants Sinopec and CNPC See Profits Drop Significantly in First Half
The chemical divisions of China’s two largest petrochemical companies – China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) and China National Petroleum…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Sustainable Growth Through ESG Management
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. is looking to achieve sustainable growth by way of a management approach that prioritizes environmental, social…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JMF to Commercialize Moss Adsorbent Able to Recover Precious Metals
Japan Moss Factory Co. Ltd. (JMF) is looking to launch a business that utilizes the adsorptive property of moss to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s New Export Control Law Creates Uncertainty in Chemical Industry
China has implemented its new Export Control Law (ECL), giving rise to a growing sense of uncertainty in the chemical……
Disposable Diaper Demand Drives Tight Market for Sanitary Nonwovens in Southeast Asia
Nonwovens made for use as sanitary materials continue to face a tight supply–demand balance in the ASEAN region. While demand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical to Boost Photoresist Production Capacity
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is increasing the photoresist production capacity of a plant in Japan to meet increased demand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
International Market Prices Surge for PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has seen a surge in international market prices since last September, marking a sudden turnaround from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
