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Asahi Kasei Looks to Seize Europe’s Green Hydrogen Market

When it comes to efforts toward realizing a circular economy, Europe is a world leader. This is due in large…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Boost Photoresist Production Capacity

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is increasing the photoresist production capacity of a plant in Japan to meet increased demand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Re-Enter Nucleic Acid Drug CDMO Market

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) plans to get back involved in the CDMO business for nucleic acid drugs. By 2025, the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Looks to Offer Plastic Containers to Western Biopharma Market

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is planning a launch in the Western biopharma market for Oxycapt – a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Nippon Paper Pursues Business Growth for Paper Barrier Materials

Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd. (TYO:3863) is making efforts to bolster sales for its Shieldplus series of paper barrier materials……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

International Market Prices Surge for PVC

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has seen a surge in international market prices since last September, marking a sudden turnaround from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Adeka Targets Lithium–Sulfur Batteries for Adoption of SPAN Active Material

Adeka Corp. (TYO:4401) is looking to ramp up its marketing activities focused on lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries in the bid to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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AGC Aims to Expand Agrochemical CDMO Business by Developing Active Ingredients to Rival China

AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) plans to increase opportunities for growth in the agrochemical market via its life science business, where rapid…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Du Pont-Toray Targets 5G Sector as Priority Market for Hytrel TPC-ET

Du Pont-Toray Co. Ltd. is planning a 5G market offensive with its Hytrel series of thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET). One…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Signs Point to Supply–Demand Ease for Polyolefins in Asia–Pacific

The Asia–Pacific market for polyolefins appears to be easing. This is despite the lack of any bearish market factors in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.