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.
Central Social Insurance Medical Council Accepts Special Measures for Costly Drugs
In its general meeting on July 27, the Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) accepted special countermeasures proposed by the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
MHLW to Present Draft for Food Packaging Positive List
Japan is stepping up its efforts to introduce a positive list (PL) system as part of the safety control for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
NICT and Tokuyama Develop Deep UV LED, Record New World High in Output
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) announced on April 4 that it has succeeded in developing the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Pana-Chemical Turns to Southeast Asia as New Destination for Plastic Recycling
Pana-Chemical Co. Ltd. plans to move forward with a shift to Southeast Asia as a destination for exports of resource…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
