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Japanese Chemical Companies Feel Brunt of China’s Economic Slowdown Jul. 19, 2019. - The economic downturn in China is hitting the business of Japanese chemical manufacturers. This comes as China’s economic growth rate... […] Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Offers Plastic Alternative to Glass Syringes and Vials Jul. 19, 2019. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) has entered into commercialization efforts for a series of plastic containers that the... […]
Japanese Chemical Companies Feel Brunt of China’s Economic Slowdown Jul. 19, 2019. - The economic downturn in China is hitting the business of Japanese chemical manufacturers. This comes as China’s economic growth rate... […] Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Offers Plastic Alternative to Glass Syringes and Vials Jul. 19, 2019. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) has entered into commercialization efforts for a series of plastic containers that the... […]
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Japanese Chemical Companies Feel Brunt of China’s Economic Slowdown Jul. 19, 2019. - The economic downturn in China is hitting the business of Japanese chemical manufacturers. This comes as China’s economic growth rate... […] Denka Targets Life Sciences Market With Elastomers, Functional Resins Jul. 18, 2019. - Denka Co. Ltd. (TYO:4061) is working to exploit the potential of elastomers and functional resins in the life sciences sector.... […]
Japanese Chemical Companies Feel Brunt of China’s Economic Slowdown Jul. 19, 2019. - The economic downturn in China is hitting the business of Japanese chemical manufacturers. This comes as China’s economic growth rate... […] Denka Targets Life Sciences Market With Elastomers, Functional Resins Jul. 18, 2019. - Denka Co. Ltd. (TYO:4061) is working to exploit the potential of elastomers and functional resins in the life sciences sector.... […]Materials
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Offers Plastic Alternative to Glass Syringes and Vials Jul. 19, 2019. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) has entered into commercialization efforts for a series of plastic containers that the... […] SABIC Works to Bolster Polyetherimide Production System, Grow Market Jul. 18, 2019. - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) is making moves to significantly expand its production infrastructure for Ultem, a family of polyetherimide... […]
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Offers Plastic Alternative to Glass Syringes and Vials Jul. 19, 2019. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) has entered into commercialization efforts for a series of plastic containers that the... […] SABIC Works to Bolster Polyetherimide Production System, Grow Market Jul. 18, 2019. - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) is making moves to significantly expand its production infrastructure for Ultem, a family of polyetherimide... […]Market Background
Asian Ethylene Market Levels Off at Low Price Jul. 11, 2019. - The Asian market for ethylene has reached a low plateau, currently selling at around $790 per ton – the lowest... […] Japan’s Clampdown on Exports to South Korea Makes Conservative Purchasing of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid an Inevitability Jul. 8, 2019. - Japan’s tightened export control on South Korean-bound fluorinated polyimide and other fluorinated products is likely to also have considerable impact... […]
Asian Ethylene Market Levels Off at Low Price Jul. 11, 2019. - The Asian market for ethylene has reached a low plateau, currently selling at around $790 per ton – the lowest... […] Japan’s Clampdown on Exports to South Korea Makes Conservative Purchasing of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid an Inevitability Jul. 8, 2019. - Japan’s tightened export control on South Korean-bound fluorinated polyimide and other fluorinated products is likely to also have considerable impact... […]Innovation
Kyoto University Venture Thyas Uses iPS Cells to Generate Killer T Cells for Cancer Treatment Jul. 19, 2019. - Thyas Co. Ltd., a venture from Kyoto University, is developing cancer immunotherapy technologies based on creating induced pluripotent stem (iPS)... […] Mimaki Enables Creation of Various Textures Through New 2.5D Printer Jul. 17, 2019. - Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. (TYO:6638) is bolstering its marketing efforts around a new 2.5D inkjet printer that is capable of... […]
Kyoto University Venture Thyas Uses iPS Cells to Generate Killer T Cells for Cancer Treatment Jul. 19, 2019. - Thyas Co. Ltd., a venture from Kyoto University, is developing cancer immunotherapy technologies based on creating induced pluripotent stem (iPS)... […] Mimaki Enables Creation of Various Textures Through New 2.5D Printer Jul. 17, 2019. - Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. (TYO:6638) is bolstering its marketing efforts around a new 2.5D inkjet printer that is capable of... […]Interviews
Interview: Covestro Polycarbonates Global President Michelle Jou Discusses Strategy, Direction Under Digital Pursuit Jun. 5, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […] Interview: Sumitomo Chemical Asia Head Motoyuki Sakai Discusses Regional Business Development May. 28, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […]
Interview: Covestro Polycarbonates Global President Michelle Jou Discusses Strategy, Direction Under Digital Pursuit Jun. 5, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […] Interview: Sumitomo Chemical Asia Head Motoyuki Sakai Discusses Regional Business Development May. 28, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […]
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MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging Jun. 18, 2019. - With a year to go until Japan implements a positive list (PL) system prohibiting the use of any non-permitted substances... […] Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste May. 14, 2019. - The government of Thailand has set the wheels in motion for new laws to reduce plastic waste. This comes off... […]
MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging Jun. 18, 2019. - With a year to go until Japan implements a positive list (PL) system prohibiting the use of any non-permitted substances... […] Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste May. 14, 2019. - The government of Thailand has set the wheels in motion for new laws to reduce plastic waste. This comes off... […]Most Popular
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3M Japan Prepares Slew of New Dental Materials Jul. 8, 2019. - 3M Japan Ltd. is setting out to bolster its lineup of highly user-friendly products in the dentistry materials sector. This... […] Kansai Paint Develops New Repellent-Free Antifouling Paint Mar. 5, 2019. - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. (TYO:4613) is expanding its lineup of non-toxic antifouling paints that contain no heavy metals or other... […]
3M Japan Prepares Slew of New Dental Materials Jul. 8, 2019. - 3M Japan Ltd. is setting out to bolster its lineup of highly user-friendly products in the dentistry materials sector. This... […] Kansai Paint Develops New Repellent-Free Antifouling Paint Mar. 5, 2019. - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. (TYO:4613) is expanding its lineup of non-toxic antifouling paints that contain no heavy metals or other... […]
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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 […]