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Tayca to Boost Production of Chemical Products for Cosmetics Industry Use

Tayca Corp. (TYO:4027)  will increase its production of cosmetics materials. Aiming to provide a steady supply of functional microparticle products…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

NIMS and University of Tokyo Discover That Power-Generating Bacteria Ferments During Electric Production

A research team from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and the University of Tokyo recently discovered that for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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.