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Asahi Kasei Unveils Next-Generation EV Concept Car

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) unveiled on May 17 its next-generation concept car. Developed by bringing together the company’s products and…… Please subscribe to read full story.

Toray Prepares for New Era of Automotive Carbon Fiber SMC – Part 1

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) plans to accelerate its development of carbon fiber sheet molding compound (CFSMC), as the company expects…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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NICT and Tokuyama Develop Deep UV LED, Record New World High in Output

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) announced on April 4 that it has succeeded in developing the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Takeda Pharmaceutical to Form New Joint Venture With PRA in Japan, Restructure Clinical Development

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4502) recently announced a new clinical development approach in Japan that it will run in partnership…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Fushimi Pharmaceutical Develops Easy Method for Sugar Chain Bonding

Fushimi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has developed a simple reaction by which chemical compounds with low and high molecular weights can…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan’s Agriculture Ministry to Create New Industry Using Transgenic Silkworms

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is launching a five-year project starting in fiscal 2017 to create new…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Digest: Chemical Price Hike Announcements for Week of Jan. 30 – Part 2

A series of price hikes were announced by chemical companies during the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 3. As…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Moves Into In Vitro Diagnostic Pharmaceuticals

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is entering the business of in vitro pharmaceuticals with plans to launch a research exam kit…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

PhoenixBio to Supply Human Liver Cell-Bearing Mice to Overseas Drug Firms

PhoenixBio Co. Ltd. (TYO:6190) has begun U.S. marketing of experimental PXB mice with human liver cells. Many large pharmaceuticals manufacturers…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan’s Big Three Phthalic Plasticizer Makers Raise Prices

Three major Japanese manufacturers of phthalic plasticizers have announced simultaneous price hikes. J-Plus Co. Ltd. and New Japan Chemical Co……. Please subscribe to read the full story.