Asahi Kasei Looks to Invest Over 1 Trillion Yen Through 2024, Prioritizing 10 Growth Businesses
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) on April 11 revealed its new three-year medium-term management plan, which is set to span fiscal…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Global PVC Demand Approaches 50M Tons
The global market for PVC continues to show a strong performance. Enjoying a run of good growth – especially in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Taking a Look at Supply Chains – Part 4: International Marine Transport Sector Continues to Face Container Supply Crunch
The problem of international ocean container vessels being held up continues to drag on. It started in November 2020, when…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Targets HMDs and the Metaverse with Transparent Resin
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to explore possibilities in the metaverse, AR and VR markets with a transparent resin…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Battery Makers Shift Hard to High Added Value to Counter Chinese Rivals
The battery industry has been beset by companies, primarily from China, aggressively competing with low prices. To ensure profits, Japanese…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Cefic Highlights Urgent Action Needed to Diversify Procurement
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) recently hosted an online event in which it invited EU officials and representatives from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sun A Kaken Works to Develop Monomaterial Air Cushioning
The light packaging department of Sun A. Kaken Co. Ltd. (TYO:4234) is set to begin offering easily recyclable monomaterial products……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Arkema Lines up Asian Boost to Production Capacity for Bio-Based PA
Arkema SA is planning to launch operations by year’s end at its new Singaporean manufacturing base for Rilsan, the company’s…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Expands Into Mexico With Airbag Materials
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has announced plans to expand its business to Mexico, with full-scale production of polyamide 66 fiber…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service
The Chemical Daily, Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English website today.
