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Fujifilm Explores New Applications for Microcapsule Technology

Fujifilm Holdings Corp. (TYO:4901) is moving ahead with efforts to discover new applications for microcapsules. Fujifilm can control a capsule’s…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Develops New Adsorbent That Promises to Halve Energy Consumption in CO2 Recovery

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is making a move on the market for CO2 separation and recovery, developing a CO2 adsorbent…… 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.

European Chemical Markets Impacted by Soaring Natural Gas Prices

Soaring natural gas prices in Europe are taking a toll on several chemical markets. In addition to higher utility costs,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Hygiene Materials Giant Fitesa Picks up Majority Share in CNC to Enter Southeast Asian Market

Major Brazilian hygiene materials company Fitesa SA recently acquired 51 percent of CNC International Co. Ltd., a Thai-based manufacturer of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Dow Thailand President Chatchai Luanpolcharoenchai Reflects on 2020, Discusses Possibilities Moving Forward

With 2020 starting to draw to a close, many companies will be evaluating the new landscape of the business market…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Enter Orthopedics Market

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) will form a capital tie-up with Japan Medical Dynamic Marketing Inc. (Japan MDM; TYO:7600), which manufactures…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Targets Top Share in Chinese Market for Water Treatment Membranes

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is looking to take the top spot in China’s water treatment membrane market by capturing robust…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Offshore Wind Power Begins to Take Shape in Japan

The offshore wind power market is readying to take off in Japan. November 2018 saw a bill for the market…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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.