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Government Policies for China’s Electricity Market Raise Concerns for Local Industry Players Oct. 19, 2021. - The Chinese government is set to implement reforms to how the country’s power companies price their coal-fired electricity, correcting the... […] Mitsui Chemicals Develops Technology to Directly Lay Electronic Circuits in Molded Plastic Products Oct. 19, 2021. - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is set to commercialize Eecomid, a new technology that lays electronic circuits inside molded plastic products.... […]
Government Policies for China’s Electricity Market Raise Concerns for Local Industry Players Oct. 19, 2021. - The Chinese government is set to implement reforms to how the country’s power companies price their coal-fired electricity, correcting the... […] Mitsui Chemicals Develops Technology to Directly Lay Electronic Circuits in Molded Plastic Products Oct. 19, 2021. - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is set to commercialize Eecomid, a new technology that lays electronic circuits inside molded plastic products.... […]
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Government Policies for China’s Electricity Market Raise Concerns for Local Industry Players Oct. 19, 2021. - The Chinese government is set to implement reforms to how the country’s power companies price their coal-fired electricity, correcting the... […] Japanese Chemical Companies Pursue Local Operations in Taiwanese, South Korean Semiconductor Materials Markets Oct. 18, 2021. - A host of Japanese chemical companies are placing significant focus on local operations in Taiwan and South Korea, both of... […]
Government Policies for China’s Electricity Market Raise Concerns for Local Industry Players Oct. 19, 2021. - The Chinese government is set to implement reforms to how the country’s power companies price their coal-fired electricity, correcting the... […] Japanese Chemical Companies Pursue Local Operations in Taiwanese, South Korean Semiconductor Materials Markets Oct. 18, 2021. - A host of Japanese chemical companies are placing significant focus on local operations in Taiwan and South Korea, both of... […]Materials
PTT Group to Manufacture Battery-Related Materials for EVs In-House Oct. 15, 2021. - Two chemical companies under Thailand’s PTT Group are aggressively eyeing materials related to electric vehicles (EVs). After Global Power Synergy... […] Daicel Moves to Boost Production of Semiconductor Materials by 2025 Oct. 13, 2021. - Daicel Corp. (TYO:4202) is preparing to increase its production capacity for polymers used as raw materials in photoresists, as well... […]
PTT Group to Manufacture Battery-Related Materials for EVs In-House Oct. 15, 2021. - Two chemical companies under Thailand’s PTT Group are aggressively eyeing materials related to electric vehicles (EVs). After Global Power Synergy... […] Daicel Moves to Boost Production of Semiconductor Materials by 2025 Oct. 13, 2021. - Daicel Corp. (TYO:4202) is preparing to increase its production capacity for polymers used as raw materials in photoresists, as well... […]Market Background
China Shifts From Reliance on Styrene Monomer Imports to Become Major Exporter Oct. 18, 2021. - The trade flow for styrene monomer (SM) has undergone a major tide shift. At the heart of this is China,... […] Supply Remains Tight for PA66, PA6T Oct. 15, 2021. - The tight supply–demand balance for polyamide (PA) 66 and PA6T continues to drag on. With inventories having been wound down... […]
China Shifts From Reliance on Styrene Monomer Imports to Become Major Exporter Oct. 18, 2021. - The trade flow for styrene monomer (SM) has undergone a major tide shift. At the heart of this is China,... […] Supply Remains Tight for PA66, PA6T Oct. 15, 2021. - The tight supply–demand balance for polyamide (PA) 66 and PA6T continues to drag on. With inventories having been wound down... […]Innovation
Mitsui Chemicals Develops Technology to Directly Lay Electronic Circuits in Molded Plastic Products Oct. 19, 2021. - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is set to commercialize Eecomid, a new technology that lays electronic circuits inside molded plastic products.... […] AIST Takes Aim at Efficient Bioplastic Production Using CO2 Oct. 12, 2021. - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Bioproduction Research Institute has gotten under way on a project... […]
Mitsui Chemicals Develops Technology to Directly Lay Electronic Circuits in Molded Plastic Products Oct. 19, 2021. - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is set to commercialize Eecomid, a new technology that lays electronic circuits inside molded plastic products.... […] AIST Takes Aim at Efficient Bioplastic Production Using CO2 Oct. 12, 2021. - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Bioproduction Research Institute has gotten under way on a project... […]Interviews
Interview: Covestro China President Holly Lei Talks Strategy, Market Conditions Sep. 13, 2021. - German-based Covestro AG has reported a significant improvement in its business results for the first half of 2021. And the... […] Investment Funds Take up Increasing Role in Chemical M&A Deals – Part 2: Interview with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Partner Barbara Keil Sep. 8, 2021. - The Chemical Daily recently spoke with Barbara Keil, a partner at U.K. law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, to get... […]
Interview: Covestro China President Holly Lei Talks Strategy, Market Conditions Sep. 13, 2021. - German-based Covestro AG has reported a significant improvement in its business results for the first half of 2021. And the... […] Investment Funds Take up Increasing Role in Chemical M&A Deals – Part 2: Interview with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Partner Barbara Keil Sep. 8, 2021. - The Chemical Daily recently spoke with Barbara Keil, a partner at U.K. law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, to get... […]
Sustainability
AIST, Toyota, Toyota CRDL to Partner on Environmental and Energy Research for Carbon Neutrality Oct. 18, 2021. - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) and Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.... […]
AIST, Toyota, Toyota CRDL to Partner on Environmental and Energy Research for Carbon Neutrality Oct. 18, 2021. - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) and Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.... […]Coronavirus
Indonesia Faces Worsening Shortage of Medical Oxygen as COVID-19 Cases Surge Jul. 28, 2021. - Indonesia is dealing with an increasing shortage of medical oxygen as the country faces a surge in cases of the... […]
Indonesia Faces Worsening Shortage of Medical Oxygen as COVID-19 Cases Surge Jul. 28, 2021. - Indonesia is dealing with an increasing shortage of medical oxygen as the country faces a surge in cases of the... […]Regulatory Agencies
METI Seeks to Scale up Demonstration Testing in Plastic Recycling Project Oct. 7, 2021. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is looking to scale up its initiative to promote advanced recycling by... […] METI Project for Next-Gen Batteries Targets Quality Through New Materials Aug. 4, 2021. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has revealed its plans with a development project for next-gen storage batteries,... […]
METI Seeks to Scale up Demonstration Testing in Plastic Recycling Project Oct. 7, 2021. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is looking to scale up its initiative to promote advanced recycling by... […] METI Project for Next-Gen Batteries Targets Quality Through New Materials Aug. 4, 2021. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has revealed its plans with a development project for next-gen storage batteries,... […]
Products
Kuraray Focuses on Products for Automotive Human–Machine Interfaces Oct. 8, 2021. - Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is moving to introduce a range of products for use in human–machine interfaces (HMIs) fitted to... […] Teijin to Produce Prosthetic Joints in Thailand Oct. 1, 2021. - Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is looking to expand its presence overseas by launching Thai production for prosthetic joints and other implanted... […]
Kuraray Focuses on Products for Automotive Human–Machine Interfaces Oct. 8, 2021. - Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is moving to introduce a range of products for use in human–machine interfaces (HMIs) fitted to... […] Teijin to Produce Prosthetic Joints in Thailand Oct. 1, 2021. - Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is looking to expand its presence overseas by launching Thai production for prosthetic joints and other implanted... […]
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The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website […]
The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website […]