DIC Pursues New Strategy for Resin Business by Targeting Proactive Investments in Automotive, Electronic Material Sectors
DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is planning a major shift in its strategy for the synthetic resins business. The current fiscal year…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku Talks Company Efforts to Prosper out of Fluctuating Market Conditions
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has fared reasonably well compared to some other companies over the past couple of years amid…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Backs Social Implementation of Hydrogen Bacteria for CO2–Resource Conversion
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is pursuing the social implementation of hydrogen bacteria, which consume CO2 to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Hokkaido University Uses CO2 to Convert Propane into Propylene
A Hokkaido University research group has developed a catalyst for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane that uses CO2 to convert…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Commercialize Plant-Based Polyamide 66
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has formed a strategic partnership on plant-derived synthetic resin material hexamethylenediamine (HMD) with California-based venture firm…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Western Chemical Companies Move to Halt Business in Russia
A growing number of Western chemical companies are suspending their business operations in Russia due to the ongoing situation in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Looks to Invest Over 1 Trillion Yen Through 2024, Prioritizing 10 Growth Businesses
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) on April 11 revealed its new three-year medium-term management plan, which is set to span fiscal…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Global PVC Demand Approaches 50M Tons
The global market for PVC continues to show a strong performance. Enjoying a run of good growth – especially in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
