Five of Japan’s Eight Chemical Giants Post Record Profits for April–December Period
Japan’s eight major chemical companies have now all released their financial results for April–December 2021, with five recording their highest…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Lines up Host of New Amendments to Japanese Laws
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is readying to submit three bills at the current ordinary session of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Focuses on Garnet Structure in Solid-State Battery Development
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has zeroed in on lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO), a garnet-based solid electrolyte, as part…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Looks to Fill PVC Supply Void in US Amid Robust Demand Anticipated for 2022
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4063) has launched new plant operations in the U.S. through PVC subsidiary Shintech Inc. Commenting on…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Backs Social Implementation of Hydrogen Bacteria for CO2–Resource Conversion
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is pursuing the social implementation of hydrogen bacteria, which consume CO2 to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Kuraray President Hitoshi Kawahara Talks Business Plans
The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to talk with Hitoshi Kawahara, president of Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405), to hear…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Green Science Alliance Develops Wood-Derived Thermoplastic
Green Science Alliance Co. Ltd. (GS Alliance) has developed a 100 percent biomass-based biodegradable plastic that is created using a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
US PVC Demand up 11% in 2021, Causing Ripples in Global Market
The U.S. is seeing heavy domestic demand for PVC. A jump in housing starts joined with other factors last year…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Traceable Recycled Plastics to be Sold Through New Platform Built by Mitsui Chemicals, IBM Japan
A resource circulation platform that has been jointly developed by Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) and IBM Japan Ltd. is set…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Looks to Supply Bioabsorbable Polymers for Individualized Medicine
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) seeks to build a business in the realm of made-to-order medical devices by leveraging highly processed…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
