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Teva API Japan Names Feldman as New President

Gil Feldman has been appointed as the new president of Teva API Japan Ltd., the Japanese arm of Teva Active…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Showa Denko to Collaborate with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metals in Oita

Showa Denko Co. Ltd. (TYO:4004) is looking to enhance cooperation efforts within the Oita industrial complex, Oita Prefecture. Having commenced…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

PVC Product Shipments Slow Down, While Inventory Grows

Inventory levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin pipes and connectors are rising dramatically in what is a notable trend considering…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Sells PTA Businesses in China and India

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (TYO:4188) announced on July 27 that it will sell its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) businesses in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Exports for January to June Drops First Time in Four Years

Japan’s chemical exports between January and June 2016 declined 10.2 percent year on year, falling to 3.5589 trillion yen ($35.18…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Central Social Insurance Medical Council Accepts Special Measures for Costly Drugs

In its general meeting on July 27, the Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) accepted special countermeasures proposed by the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Expands Into Mexico With Airbag Materials

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has announced plans to expand its business to Mexico, with full-scale production of polyamide 66 fiber…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Naptha Base Value Drops for Fourth Consecutive Quarter

The base value of Japanese-produced naptha fell to 31,600 yen per kiloliter during the April–June quarter, due in large part…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Increase Production Capacity of TPO

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) announced on July 28 that it will increase its production capacity for Milastomer, a thermoplastic olefinic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Ube Industries to Absorb Mitsubishi Heavy’s Injection Molding Business

Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) announced on July 29 that it will merge the injection molding machinery business operations of Mitsubishi…… Please subscribe to read the full story.