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Kao Develops Virtual Human Body Generative Model

Kao Corp. (TYO:4452) recently announced that it has teamed up with AI developer Preferred Networks Inc. to develop a prototype…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Major Chinese Companies Outline Goals for Development of LiB and NEV Industries

This year’s session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference – an event held alongside the country’s National People’s Conference…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Big Pharma in Big Push to Increase Use of Biomass Materials in Drug Packaging

The pharmaceuticals industry has begun using drug packaging material made from plant-derived materials. One attempt under way is to use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Sumitomo Bakelite Targets Redistribution Layers and More for Horizontal Deployment of Semiconductor Packaging Materials

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) is looking to make a horizontal expansion into new sectors of the semiconductor materials market……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Looks to Get Sales Revenue From Battery Components to Over 100B Yen by Fiscal 2024

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is aiming to get sales revenue from its battery components business up to 100 billion…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Nippon Shokubai President Yujiro Goto Discusses New Medium-Term Management Plan

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) recently formulated a new, three-year medium-term management plan that will serve as the first phase…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Fine Chemicals to Produce More Raw Materials for Adhesives, Nonwovens for Masks

Toray Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd. is aiming to strengthen its revenue base by allocating more company resources to meltblown nonwovens…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Bullish Outlook for Semiconductor Materials in Fiscal 2022 Drives Aggressive Investment

With the expansion of 5G mobile telecommunications and active investment in data centers driving up demand for semiconductors, materials companies…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sanyo Chemical Industries to Triple Surfactants Output in Thailand

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. (TYO:4471) plans to expand its production of surfactants in Thailand. The company will install equipment at…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kawasaki Leads Japan’s Push for Industrial Complexes With Hydrogen Energy, Carbon Recycling

Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, is leading Japan in the effort to make industrial complexes carbon-neutral. Having faced a growing sense of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.