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New Showa Denko Technology Uses Film to Bond Dissimilar Materials for Automotive, Electronic Applications

Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) has developed a film-based bonding technology dubbed WelQuick. Able to easily create strong bonds between dissimilar…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Mitsui Chemicals Executive Officer Masao Sambe Discusses Pursuit of Digital Transformation

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) recently announced a new long-term business plan to see itself through the next 10 years. In…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Japan Looks to Catch the West as Opportunities Open up for mRNA Pharmaceuticals

Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has been in the spotlight of late, finding widespread use in vaccines against COVID-19. And the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Focus Management Resources on Environmental Efforts

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is taking a long-term approach in revising its core businesses, with plans for a number…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Looking to Minimize CO2 Emissions – Part 2: AGC Invests Big on Climate Change Response, Sustainable Resources

With the chemical industry moving to cut down on CO2 emissions, AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) is making a top priority out…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Half a Year After Basel Convention Amendments, Companies and Governments Continue to Adjust

It has now been approximately half a year since the amendments to the Basel Convention came into effect. However, players…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Targets US Market in Bid to Become Global Health Care Company

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to make full use of M&A dealings to grow its health care business, setting…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Dexerials to Launch New Precision Adhesive Curable at Lower Temperatures

Dexerials Corp. (TYO:4980) is developing a new smart precision adhesive curable at lower temperatures, with plans to market this for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

JG Summit Petrochemicals Finalizes $1.3B Large-Scale Expansion Investment in Batangas, Philippines

JG Summit Petrochemicals (JGSPG), the largest chemical company in the Philippines, has recently completed a $1.3 billion investment into its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Confirms Deep-UV LEDs Can Inactivate COVID-19

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has confirmed the efficacy of deep-UV LEDs in inactivating COVID-19. By carrying out testing on LEDs…… Please subscribe to read the full story.