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The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service

The Chemical Daily, Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English website today.

Nippi to Increase Production of Collagen Peptides

Nippi Inc. (TYO:7932) is expanding its collagen peptide production facilities to meet growing demand for the functional material. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China’s Jiangsu Province Looks to Weed Out Over 1,400 Chemical Firms

Having already devised a plan to cut down on its number of chemical companies and chemical industrial parks, China’s Jiangsu…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 4: Grappling With a Digital Revolution

The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of some major players in Japan’s chemical industry. After detailing the…… 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.

Nippon Shokubai, Sanyo Chemical Suspend Merger Amid Tough Market Conditions

Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) and Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. (TYO:4471) have announced that they are halting their business merger……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Showa Denko to Set up Local Production for Graphite Electrodes in Europe, Southeast Asia

Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) is pursuing multiple efforts to bolster its network of local production for large-diameter graphite electrodes. At…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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METI’s Green Innovation Fund Budgets 126.2B Yen for Carbon Recycling Projects in Chemical Sector

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has decided to budget up to 126.2 billion yen ($1.15 billion) from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Turns to Microwave Technology for Chemical Recycling

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is readying a pilot plant to launch verification testing for the chemical recycling of automotive shredder…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Dainichiseika Readies to Launch Several New CNT Products

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd. (TYO:4116) is making moves to boost the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). CNT…… Please subscribe to read the full story.