Coronavirus Report – Part 62: Methanol Demand in Asia Sinks to Lowest Level Since GFC
Methanol market conditions in Asia have plunged, with prices sitting at around $170 per ton – down by more than…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
PLA, thriving despite pandemic
The chemical market was hit hard by the spread of the new coronavirus, but bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) continues to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ube Industries, Nagoya University Develop Advanced New Technology for Separation of Composite Plastics
Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) recently announced that it is jointly developing advanced technology for the separation of composite plastic materials,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Gunze Targets Regenerative Medicine Market With Bioabsorbable Scaffold for Blood Vessels
Gunze Ltd. (TYO:3002) is looking to launch a full-scale business for regenerative medicine products based on bioabsorbable materials. For its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China Continues to Show Swift Economic Recovery From Effects of COVID-19
China is making very clear strides in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Posting a real GDP growth rate of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Strives to Grow Presence in Hydrogen Business
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) President Akihiro Nikkaku has said that his company will endeavor to expand product operations related to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Adeka Launches New Brand of Eco-Friendly Resin Additives
Adeka Corp. (TYO:4401) is starting to roll out ADK CycloAid, a new brand of environmentally friendly resin additives. The brand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Industry Trends, Strategy
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is working hard to deal with a changing society while still growing its business. Company president…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
DIC Makes Push With Solvent-Free Adhesives in Aim of Monomaterial Food Packaging
DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is ramping up its global rollout of solvent-free oxygen barrier adhesives for use in monomaterial food packaging……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
India Sees Sharp Recovery in Automotive Production, Driving Need for Local Supply Chains
India has been making progress on a proper economic recovery since last autumn. While the country is currently reporting around…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
