Interview: JSR CEO Eric Johnson Sheds Light on Moves Going Forward
JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is coming up on a turning point, with a number of lofty goals and new approaches ahead…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Shikibo to Establish Southeast Asian Production for Low-CO2 Polyester Fiber
Shikibo Ltd. (TYO:3109) is setting about Indonesian and Vietnamese production of its Offco Nano polyester fiber, which is touted as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Targets Carbon Neutrality by 2050; Looks to Prioritize Related Businesses
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. And as a stepping stone on the way…… 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.
Asahi Kasei Leans on Zoll Acquisition to Accelerate Growth in Health Care Sector
Set to mark its 100th anniversary next year, Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has grown its business over the years by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Project for Next-Gen Batteries Targets Quality Through New Materials
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has revealed its plans with a development project for next-gen storage batteries,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Surfactant Demand Continues to Recover in Japan
Japanese demand for surfactants appears set to continue running strong throughout 2021. In addition to a more general rebound in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Seeks to Scale up Demonstration Testing in Plastic Recycling Project
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is looking to scale up its initiative to promote advanced recycling by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Spate of Japanese-Developed COVID-19 Vaccines Head Into Later Stages of Development, Clinical Trials
COVID-19 vaccine development efforts from a number of Japanese pharmaceutical companies have made their way into the later stages of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Spate of Japanese Manufacturers Launch Medical Grades of POM
Polyoxymethylene (POM) – also known as polyacetal – has so far found widespread use in the likes of vehicles and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
