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China Looks to Take the Lead in Growing EV Battery Market

The global market for batteries is undergoing a shift, with automobiles starting to replace smartphones as the world’s primary application…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kaneka Looks to Boost Health Care Business Sales to 300B Yen With New Medical Products

Kaneka Corp. (TYO:4118) plans to bring a raft of new products to market via its medical business, which deals with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 84: Acetone Value in Asia Skyrockets as COVID-19 Pushes Derivative Demand

Asian market conditions are skyrocketing for acetone. In addition to the novel coronavirus bringing about strong demand for derivative isopropyl…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

European Companies Work Toward Using Green Methanol as New Bunker Fuel

Europe is seeing a rise in the number of projects that look to utilize renewables-derived “green methanol” as a bunker…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan Polypropylene Develops Green Material for Food Containers

Japan Polypropylene Corp. is marketing an environmental product in the foods sector. The company has developed a composite biomass material…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kuraray Eyes Deeper Dive Into Automotive Market by Way of Functional Lightweighting Materials

Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is looking to bolster its marketing efforts around automotive nonwoven materials. The company will work here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Brazilian Ethanol Market Tightens Amid Poor Sugarcane Harvest

Brazil is facing an increasingly tight supply–demand balance in its ethanol market. A major factor here is that despite COVID-19…… 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.