Sumitomo Chemical Eyes New Markets With Sensor Business
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is branching out with its sensor operations in a bid to venture into new fields……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Packaging Sector Enters Era of Major Reform – Part 7: The Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality
In a trend unique to the Japanese market, the country has been pursuing what is known as biomass ink, whereby…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Continued Price Decline for LCDs Shakes up Market for Large Display Panels
The market for large display panels is heading into uncharted territory. After showing surging prices in the face of stay-at-home…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 62: Methanol Demand in Asia Sinks to Lowest Level Since GFC
Methanol market conditions in Asia have plunged, with prices sitting at around $170 per ton – down by more than…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China Looks to Take the Lead in Growing EV Battery Market
The global market for batteries is undergoing a shift, with automobiles starting to replace smartphones as the world’s primary application…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Kaneka Looks to Boost Health Care Business Sales to 300B Yen With New Medical Products
Kaneka Corp. (TYO:4118) plans to bring a raft of new products to market via its medical business, which deals with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 84: Acetone Value in Asia Skyrockets as COVID-19 Pushes Derivative Demand
Asian market conditions are skyrocketing for acetone. In addition to the novel coronavirus bringing about strong demand for derivative isopropyl…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
European Companies Work Toward Using Green Methanol as New Bunker Fuel
Europe is seeing a rise in the number of projects that look to utilize renewables-derived “green methanol” as a bunker…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Polypropylene Develops Green Material for Food Containers
Japan Polypropylene Corp. is marketing an environmental product in the foods sector. The company has developed a composite biomass material…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Kuraray Eyes Deeper Dive Into Automotive Market by Way of Functional Lightweighting Materials
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is looking to bolster its marketing efforts around automotive nonwoven materials. The company will work here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
