Interview: Thammasat University Lecturer Kiatanantha Lounkaew Details How COVID-19 is Hitting Thai Economy
As the novel coronavirus continues to ravage the world’s economy and lifestyles, Thailand has been no exception, with the pandemic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Giants in Europe, US Turn Increasingly to Renewable Energy
Chemical companies in Europe and the U.S. are ramping up efforts to power their plants with electric power sourced from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Bakelite Gears up to Mass-Produce Plant-Derived Phenolic Resin
Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) has developed technology for mass-producing a new solid novolac phenolic resin that utilizes lignin, a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AEPW Makes Fivefold Increase to Plastic Recycling Investment Targets
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) is significantly expanding its operational goals for the management and recycling of plastic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Price Hikes to Be Key in Market Recovery for Graphite Electrodes – Part 2
After a year and a half of sluggish demand, the market for graphite electrodes and needle coke now faces a……
Sumitomo Chemical President Keiichi Iwata Lays out Plan to Get Core Operating Income to 280B Yen
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) President Keiichi Iwata has highlighted plans to reach 280 billion yen ($2.68 billion) in core…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s Shift Toward Next-Gen Vehicles – Part 3: Companies Pursue New Means of Approach in Bid for Market Gain
As the Chinese government makes an all-out shift in favor of next-generation vehicles, a shakeup is being witnessed among not…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Column: Time for Japan’s Diversified Chemical Companies to Shake Things Up
Stock prices of Japanese chemical companies have bounced back in a big way, owing in large part to their delivery…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Survey: How Japanese Chemical Firms Are Handling Crisis Management Amid COVID-19
Companies in Japan’s chemical sector have bolstered their systems for crisis management in recent years, reflecting lessons learnt from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Fiscal 2021 to Be a Stepping Stone Toward Growth for Major Chemical Industry Players
Major chemical companies are embarking on portfolio reforms this fiscal year as they look to recalibrate their operations. Any players…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
