Major Japanese Chemical Players Advance Further Into Life Sciences Venture Tie-ups
Some big names in Japan’s chemical industry are broadening their scope of collaboration with venture companies as they look to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Looking to Minimize CO2 Emissions – Part 5: Toray Focuses on Hydrogen, Biotech
With an eye toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is focusing on two main technological fronts:…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Japan Chemical Develops 100% Plant-Derived Lubricant for Engines and More
New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4406) has developed a lubricant derived entirely from plants, and is positioning this for use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical to Increase MAA Production in View of Rising Rubber Glove Demand
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is taking measures to boost its production of methacrylic acid (MAA) in Japan and Thailand. Here, investing…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
CPCIF Announces Record Metrics for China’s Petroleum and Chemical Industry
The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) has released 2021 performance results for the Chinese petroleum and chemical industry……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s Economy Sees Growth Stagnate as Industry Profits Fall in March
China’s National Bureau of Statistics recently announced a 6.5 percent year-on-year increase in industry profit for the January–March quarter, looking…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Cefic Highlights Urgent Action Needed to Diversify Procurement
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) recently hosted an online event in which it invited EU officials and representatives from…… 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.
Panasonic Set to Optimize Development With Materials Informatics
Panasonic Corp. (TYO:6752) aims to increase the efficiency of its new materials development efforts by using the materials informatics (MI)…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Director Hiroshi Ueda Discusses R&D Plans
The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with the heads of R&D divisions of major Japanese chemical companies. For this installment, we talked with Hiroshi Ueda, director and executive vice president of Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005). Ueda…
