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Coronavirus Report – Part 14: Global Battery Industry Slows, But for How Long?

The impact of the novel coronavirus is slowing the global battery industry. According to survey results from Yano Research Institute…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei to Withdraw From Styrenic Resins Business

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) intends to halt production of styrenic resins, which are used in consumer electronics and other such…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 11: Shadow Looms Over Global Chemical Industry

The spread of the novel coronavirus has begun to cast its shadow over the future of the globe’s chemical industry……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray to Add New German Production for Fuel Cell Components

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is working to establish a second plant at Greenerity GmbH (GNT), a German subsidiary engaged in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japanese Suppliers of Semiconductor Materials Shift Production to South Korea

The dispute between Japan and South Korea over exports of semiconductor materials has pushed Japanese suppliers to establish production facilities…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Teamplas Group to Bolster Production of Recycled Plastic Compounds

Teamplas Group Co. Ltd., a major Thai firm involved in plastic compounds production and injection molding, intends this spring to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Names Osamu Hashimoto as New President

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has announced in a press conference at its Tokyo headquarters that Osamu Hashimoto, currently a senior…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku Talks Business Forecasts, Growth Strategies

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is laying out a range of plans for efficiency, innovation and more as it looks to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 2: Chemicals for Disinfectants, Antibacterial Agents Run Thin While Mask Production Plays Catchup to Meet Demand

Breaking out in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, the novel coronavirus has resulted in rapidly increased demand for the likes of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Aims for New Businesses to Generate 1T Yen Sales Revenue in 2030

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is looking to create 1 trillion yen ($9.17 billion) in sales revenue for 2030 through a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.