Disposable Diaper Demand Drives Tight Market for Sanitary Nonwovens in Southeast Asia
Nonwovens made for use as sanitary materials continue to face a tight supply–demand balance in the ASEAN region. While demand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2021 – Part 2: Predicting the Year’s Economic Environment
The Chemical Daily was recently able to talk to the heads of a number of Japan’s major chemical companies, getting…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s Shift Toward Next-Gen Vehicles – Part 3: Companies Pursue New Means of Approach in Bid for Market Gain
As the Chinese government makes an all-out shift in favor of next-generation vehicles, a shakeup is being witnessed among not…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2021 – Part 1: The Impact of COVID-19
The Chemical Daily was recently able to talk to presidents from a number of Japan’s major chemical companies, getting their…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Mulls New PDH Facility in Singapore to Combat Propylene Shortage
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is exploring the construction of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility worth tens of billions of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JCIA Looks for Japan to Handle 2.5M Tons of Chemical Recycling in 2050
The Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) has released a report detailing aims for Japan’s chemical industry to expand its chemical…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Just How Effective Will Vaccines Be in Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Vaccine development efforts for COVID-19 have reached a critical juncture. A handful of countries, including the U.S., have given emergency…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 4: PVC Gel Shows Potential in Artificial Muscles, COVID Countermeasures
The durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) makes the material a frequent choice for use in products with a long life…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Namasindo Plas CEO Yanto Widodo Discusses Rise Around, Future With Recycled PET
PT Namasindo Plas is expanding its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling business. The Indonesian PET preform and container manufacturer is currently…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 3: Caustic Soda Market Struggles to Escape Rut
While the overseas polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market is booming, business for caustic soda is sluggish. Domestic demand – always prone…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
