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Tayca to Boost Production of Chemical Products for Cosmetics Industry Use

Tayca Corp. (TYO:4027)  will increase its production of cosmetics materials. Aiming to provide a steady supply of functional microparticle products…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Takeda Pharmaceutical Looks to Increase Use of Bioplastic Medicine Bottles

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4502) is aiming to increase its use of pharmaceutical packaging made with materials from plants such…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Managing Executive Officer Akihisa Kakimoto Talks Recent Efforts, Future Plans

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 Akihisa Kakimoto, managing executive officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. With Mitsubishi Chemical having absorbed…

Japanese PVC Exports Set to Benefit From Favorable Tax Environment in India

Japan has improved its position with regard to exporting polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to India. Domestic Indian demand for PVC topped…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

DuPont Teijin Advanced Papers Develops Highly Shock-Absorbent Sheet Combining Aramid and Carbon Fibers

DuPont Teijin Advanced Papers Japan Ltd. has developed a composite sheet consisting of carbon fiber impregnated with meta-aramid paper and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Showa Denko Eyes Acquisition of Hitachi Chemical

It has become apparent that Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) is looking at acquiring Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4217). This would…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Showa Denko President Kohei Morikawa Discusses Acquisition Plans for Hitachi Chemical

Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) recently announced that it intends to acquire Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4217) for the sum of…… 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.