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Japan and China Plan Deeper Collaborative Efforts to Combat Ocean Plastic Waste Nov. 20, 2018. - The Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF) is set to team up with China on a number of new countermeasures for […] Mitsui Chemicals Projects Over 100B Yen in Operating Profit for Third Consecutive Year Nov. 20, 2018. - Tsutomu Tannowa, president and CEO of Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), held a Tokyo press conference on Nov. 15 to provide […]
Japan and China Plan Deeper Collaborative Efforts to Combat Ocean Plastic Waste Nov. 20, 2018. - The Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF) is set to team up with China on a number of new countermeasures for […] Mitsui Chemicals Projects Over 100B Yen in Operating Profit for Third Consecutive Year Nov. 20, 2018. - Tsutomu Tannowa, president and CEO of Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), held a Tokyo press conference on Nov. 15 to provide […]Industry
Japan and China Plan Deeper Collaborative Efforts to Combat Ocean Plastic Waste Nov. 20, 2018. - The Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF) is set to team up with China on a number of new countermeasures for […] Mitsui Chemicals Projects Over 100B Yen in Operating Profit for Third Consecutive Year Nov. 20, 2018. - Tsutomu Tannowa, president and CEO of Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), held a Tokyo press conference on Nov. 15 to provide […]
Japan and China Plan Deeper Collaborative Efforts to Combat Ocean Plastic Waste Nov. 20, 2018. - The Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF) is set to team up with China on a number of new countermeasures for […] Mitsui Chemicals Projects Over 100B Yen in Operating Profit for Third Consecutive Year Nov. 20, 2018. - Tsutomu Tannowa, president and CEO of Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), held a Tokyo press conference on Nov. 15 to provide […]Materials
Toyo Styrene Develops Environmentally Friendly Polystyrene Composite Nov. 19, 2018. - Toyo Styrene Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), has developed an environmentally friendly composite resin material for use […] Sekisui Chemical Leans Closer to US Production of PVB Nov. 16, 2018. - Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4204) is giving a serious look at U.S. production of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin. The company […]
Toyo Styrene Develops Environmentally Friendly Polystyrene Composite Nov. 19, 2018. - Toyo Styrene Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), has developed an environmentally friendly composite resin material for use […] Sekisui Chemical Leans Closer to US Production of PVB Nov. 16, 2018. - Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4204) is giving a serious look at U.S. production of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin. The company […]Market Background
Styrene Monomer Market Sees Changes in Trade Flow Nov. 19, 2018. - The styrene monomer (SM) market is experiencing dramatic changes to its trade flow. This is due in part to moves […] Asian Ethylene Prices Continue to Fall Nov. 5, 2018. - The Northeast Asian market for ethylene has shown further decline. This follows signs of softness first appearing in the market […]
Styrene Monomer Market Sees Changes in Trade Flow Nov. 19, 2018. - The styrene monomer (SM) market is experiencing dramatic changes to its trade flow. This is due in part to moves […] Asian Ethylene Prices Continue to Fall Nov. 5, 2018. - The Northeast Asian market for ethylene has shown further decline. This follows signs of softness first appearing in the market […]Innovation
Lightnix, Tokyo University of Science Develop Biodegradable Resin Needle for Vaccinations Nov. 13, 2018. - Medical device startup Lightnix Inc. has worked with the Tokyo University of Science to develop a new intradermal injection needle […] Toyo Jushi Jointly Develops New Technology for Stronger CFRTP Nov. 12, 2018. - Toyo Jushi and a Tokyo-based institute for engineering and medical research have jointly developed a new technology for the production […]
Lightnix, Tokyo University of Science Develop Biodegradable Resin Needle for Vaccinations Nov. 13, 2018. - Medical device startup Lightnix Inc. has worked with the Tokyo University of Science to develop a new intradermal injection needle […] Toyo Jushi Jointly Develops New Technology for Stronger CFRTP Nov. 12, 2018. - Toyo Jushi and a Tokyo-based institute for engineering and medical research have jointly developed a new technology for the production […]Interviews
Interview: IRPC President Sukrit Surabotsopon Talks Polypropylene, Market Trends Nov. 16, 2018. - Thai-based IRPC PCL has been juggling a wide range of major projects as of late, making investments to both expand […] Interview: BASF Executive Director Sanjeev Gandhi Discusses Increasing Importance of Asia–Pacific Chemicals Market Oct. 18, 2018. - BASF SE has been putting significant focus on the Asia–Pacific region in recent years, having started back in 2013 on […]
Interview: IRPC President Sukrit Surabotsopon Talks Polypropylene, Market Trends Nov. 16, 2018. - Thai-based IRPC PCL has been juggling a wide range of major projects as of late, making investments to both expand […] Interview: BASF Executive Director Sanjeev Gandhi Discusses Increasing Importance of Asia–Pacific Chemicals Market Oct. 18, 2018. - BASF SE has been putting significant focus on the Asia–Pacific region in recent years, having started back in 2013 on […]
Regulatory Agencies
Southeast Asia Tightens Import Regulations on Plastic Waste Sep. 20, 2018. - Countries throughout Asia are moving forward with speedy efforts to tighten their regulations on the import of plastic waste. This […] Japanese Recycling Businesses Hit by Chinese Regulations Aug. 30, 2018. - The effects of China’s limits on the import of solid waste are impacting about 80 percent of businesses in Japan […]
Southeast Asia Tightens Import Regulations on Plastic Waste Sep. 20, 2018. - Countries throughout Asia are moving forward with speedy efforts to tighten their regulations on the import of plastic waste. This […] Japanese Recycling Businesses Hit by Chinese Regulations Aug. 30, 2018. - The effects of China’s limits on the import of solid waste are impacting about 80 percent of businesses in Japan […]Products
DIC Targets Increased Thai Production for Coating Resins Sep. 26, 2018. - DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is planning to boost its Thai production capacity for coating resins by spring 2019. Plans here will […] DIC Looks to Develop Security Ink Business for Banknotes Aug. 20, 2018. - DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is developing a business in the banknote market for secure, anti-forgery inks. With the company seeing a […]
DIC Targets Increased Thai Production for Coating Resins Sep. 26, 2018. - DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is planning to boost its Thai production capacity for coating resins by spring 2019. Plans here will […] DIC Looks to Develop Security Ink Business for Banknotes Aug. 20, 2018. - DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is developing a business in the banknote market for secure, anti-forgery inks. With the company seeing a […]
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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 […]