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Coronavirus Report – Part 15: Kanto Chemical Supplies Japan With Coronavirus Test Kits From South Korean Company

Kanto Chemical Co. Inc. has started supplying novel coronavirus (COVID-19) gene detection kits in Japan as research reagents. Named Powerchek…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 47: Fujifilm Plans Major Increase to Avigan Production

Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (TYO:4901) is ramping up production of Avigan, an anti-influenza drug that is being eyed as a potential…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Looks to Make Profitable Business out of Super Nanotech

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is refining its offerings in nanotechnology. The company is looking at technological realms such as Nanodesign…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Showa Denko President Kohei Morikawa Discusses Possibility of Better-Than-Expected Synergies With Hitachi Chemical

Having recently made the move to turn Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. into a wholly owned subsidiary, Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004)…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chinese Petrochemical Giants Sinopec and CNPC See Profits Drop Significantly in First Half

The chemical divisions of China’s two largest petrochemical companies – China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) and China National Petroleum…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Pursues Sustainable Growth Through ESG Management

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. is looking to achieve sustainable growth by way of a management approach that prioritizes environmental, social…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

JMF to Commercialize Moss Adsorbent Able to Recover Precious Metals

Japan Moss Factory Co. Ltd. (JMF) is looking to launch a business that utilizes the adsorptive property of moss to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Current State of European Plastic Packaging Recycling – Part 2: Digital Watermarking to Help Streamline Sorting

Some 85 companies from across the plastic container and packaging supply chain in Europe have joined forces under the auspices……

Sumitomo Chemical Adopts Technology From Axens for Ethanol-to-Ethylene Production

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is adopting Atol, a technology from French firm Axens SA that is used to convert…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toyo Ink Group, Itochu Pursue Commercialization of Multilayer Film Recycling Technology

The Toyo Ink Group and Itochu Corp. (TYO:8001) are setting out to commercialize material recycling technology for multilayer film packaging……. Please subscribe to read the full story.