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Sumitomo Chemical Eyes Image Sensor Applications for Color Resists

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is getting into the market of color resists for CMOS image sensors. A leading manufacturer…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sony Develops Sustainable Paper Material From Bamboo, Sugarcane and Recycled Paper

Sony Group Corp. (TYO:6758) has developed a sustainable paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane and post-consumer recycled paper of specified…… 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.

Interview: MGC President Details Path to Sustainable Growth Under New Medium-Term Management Plan

With Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) having launched a new medium-term management plan for fiscal 2021–2023, the company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

TUAT Speeds up Development of Bioplastics

The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) is making good progress with its development of biomass plastics. One effort…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Survey: Japanese Chemical Companies Respond to Japanese Government’s New Target for Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Japanese government has moved to a bolder target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aiming now to achieve…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical Eyes Core Operating Income of 280B Yen in New Medium-Term Management Plan

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has laid out a target of 280 billion yen ($2.56 billion) in core operating income…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Southeast Asian Chemical Giants Continue Production Investments Amid COVID-19

While COVID-19 continues to rage throughout most of Southeast Asia, chemical investments in the region are going strong, with this…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kuraray Targets xEVs for Material Marketing Efforts

Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is ramping up its marketing efforts for materials aimed at next-gen electromotive vehicles. Known also as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asian Prices Surge for Epichlorohydrin Amid Tight Supply

Prices for epichlorohydrin (ECH) are rising sharply in the Asian market. Already having shown high demand for derivatives of late,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.