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JSR to Boost Production Capacity for Advanced Semiconductor Photoresists

JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) has embarked on a capital investment effort with the aim of boosting its Japanese production capacity for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Resurgence in Japan’s Semiconductor Industry – Part 1: Companies Jostle for Position Around All-Important Materials

As global semiconductor demand continues to rise, Japanese companies are ramping up their investments in semiconductor materials, which hold the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

AIST, Toyota, Toyota CRDL to Partner on Environmental and Energy Research for Carbon Neutrality

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) and Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

AGC to Market Caustic Soda in Southeast Asia With Focus on LiB Cathode Materials

AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) is placing its focus on marketing caustic soda in Southeast Asia for use in LiB cathode materials……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Ammonium Sulfate Prices Surge as China and Russia Stop Urea Exports

Market prices are surging for ammonium sulfate, which finds use as a fertilizer. Last month saw Southeast Asian cost and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2022 – Part 2: Issues as Japan Targets Carbon Neutrality

The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of five Japanese chemical giants to get their perspectives on a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Develops New Photosensitive Polyimide

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a negative photosensitive polyimide that minimizes warping caused by thermal stress while also facilitating…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Kuraray President Hitoshi Kawahara Talks Business Plans

The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to talk with Hitoshi Kawahara, president of Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405), to hear…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Zeon Eyes Unpowered Sensors Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) is looking to develop applications for a thermoelectric conversion module that uses single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) made…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Withdraw From Japanese PTA Production in Clear Shift to Performance Materials

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) plans to withdraw from the Japanese production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). August 2023 will see…… Please subscribe to read the full story.