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23 October 2025
Asahi Kasei Expands Electrolysis Component Production for Clean Hydrogen
New facilities at Kawasaki Works will boost production of electrolysis components, supporting clean hydrogen and chlor-alkali markets, backed by Japan's GX Supply Chain Development Program.
21 October 2025
Takeda Partners with Innovent on Oncology Medicines
Takeda gains rights to two late-stage cancer drugs and an option for an early-stage program, focusing on global development and commercialization outside Greater China.
17 October 2025
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Cirena Agree on Japan Distribution for Long-Chain RNA
MGC and Cirena to negotiate exclusive Japan distribution for long-chain RNA, enhancing MGC's nucleic acid pharmaceutical efforts.
14 October 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Completes Pilot Wastewater Treatment Facility at Hiroshima Plant
The facility aims to develop cost-effective wastewater treatment technology to reduce COD, with potential for global deployment and future commercialization.
10 October 2025
Suntory Launches Green Hydrogen Project at Hakushu Facilities in Japan
A large-scale P2G system in Japan begins producing green hydrogen to decarbonize Suntory's facilities, aiming for regional hydrogen use and carbon neutrality by 2026.
10 October 2025
Celtic Renewables Joins Innovate UK's Japan Innovation Mission
Celtic Renewables explores Japan's market for bio-based chemicals, leveraging whisky by-products to cut carbon footprints and foster international partnerships.
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10 October 2025
Mitsui Chemicals Wins 2025 Excellence in Corporate Disclosure Award
Awarded for 5th year, recognized for proactive IR, ESG disclosure, and business transformation towards VISION 2030, enhancing stakeholder dialogue and transparency.
8 October 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical's Research on ZELAS™ AMP for Medical Devices
Joint research aims to apply ZELAS™ AMP elastomer in medical devices, reducing anticoagulant use and coating costs, enhancing safety and functionality. Market launch planned for 2027.
7 October 2025
Toray Unveils Energy-Efficient, Chemically Resistant RO Membrane
The TLF-400ULD membrane enhances wastewater treatment with improved chemical resistance, reduced energy use, and longer service life, addressing global water challenges.
3 October 2025
Roche Board Update: Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff Steps Down
Dr. Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff will not seek re-election to Roche's Board in 2026, opting for a board role at another healthcare company. She has been a board member since 2016.
2 October 2025
BASF Introduces AI-Enhanced Rice Yield Guarantee in Japan
AI-driven service integrates soil improvement and yield guarantee for Japanese rice farmers using Dry Direct-Seeding Rice method, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
2 October 2025
Mitsui Chemicals' Biomass Evolue™ Adopted by JAL for Cargo Materials
JAL to use biomass-derived stretch film from 2025, cutting CO2 by 50 tons annually. Mass balance method boosts biomass content, aiding carbon neutrality and chemical recycling.
1 October 2025
Mitsui Chemicals Acquires Nippon Aluminum Alkyls
NAA, a producer of organometallic compounds, is now a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing Mitsui's focus on catalysts for polyolefins and sustainable chemicals. Impact on performance is minimal.
30 September 2025
ORLEN's First LNG Delivery to Japan
ORLEN delivers 100 million cubic meters of LNG to Osaka Gas, marking a strategic expansion into Japan and enhancing its global LNG market presence.
30 September 2025
Roche's New Troponin T Test Enhances Heart Attack Diagnosis Accuracy
The new test improves heart attack diagnosis speed and accuracy, aiding emergency care efficiency and patient outcomes, validated by a global study of over 13,000 participants.
30 September 2025
Taiyo Oil and Mitsui Chemicals Explore Chemically Recycled Product Expansion
The study focuses on expanding chemically recycled product supply, handling pyrolysis oil, and increasing waste plastic feedstock and bio-based product supply.
29 September 2025
Arkema Unveils Battery Dry Coating Lab in France
The new lab focuses on dry coating for battery electrodes, reducing energy use and carbon footprint, and enhancing electrode design with advanced materials.
24 September 2025
Toray Achieves UL Certification for Torelina™ A660HV PPS Resin with RTI 200°C and CTI 600V
Torelina™ A660HV meets new UL standards, enhancing applications in power semiconductors and renewable energy with high voltage and temperature resistance.
24 September 2025
UBE Unveils Third U-BE-INFINITY Product
UBE certifies ISCC mass balance polybutadiene, enhancing environmental impact and product value, aligning with goals for climate change, circular economy, and nature positivity.
11 September 2025
Toray's Recycled PBT Resin Used in Google Pixel 10
The Pixel 10 uses recycled PBT resin for its mechanical properties and colorability. Toray offers various recycled resins to support sustainable resource management.
11 September 2025
Merck's CAPVAXIVE Shows Positive Immune Response in At-Risk Youth
CAPVAXIVE outperforms PPSV23 in immune response for at-risk children, with comparable safety, covering more serotypes. Results to be shared with global regulators.
11 September 2025
Mitsui Chemicals in All GPIF ESG Indices for Ninth Year
Selected for all GPIF ESG indices since 2017, the company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, offering products that enhance environmental and social value.
11 September 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical and Honda Develop Recycled Acrylic Resin for N-ONE e: Door Visors
Recycled acrylic resin is used for N-ONE e: door visors, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting resource recycling through improved recycling techniques.
10 September 2025
Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu, and Sumitomo Chemical Plan Polyolefin Business Integration
The integration aims to boost domestic polyolefin competitiveness, optimize production, and achieve cost savings, pending regulatory approvals.
9 September 2025
Toray and T2 Start Autonomous Truck Trial for Petrochemical Transport
Testing autonomous trucks on a 440-km route in Japan to address driver shortages and use carbon-neutral fuels, aiming for Level 4 operations by 2027.
9 September 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical Adopts Circularise Platform for Chemical Recycling Traceability
MCC enhances supply chain reliability and sustainability by centralizing mass balance credit management and improving traceability for chemical recycling operations.
8 September 2025
Croda Expands UK Facility for Biopharma Innovation
Croda expands its UK site to boost production of Super Refined™ Poloxamer 188, enhancing bioprocessing capabilities and creating new jobs in engineering, operations, and logistics.
8 September 2025
Toray's Ultrasuede™ nu Featured in CUPRA Tindaya Showcar at IAA Mobility 2025
Ultrasuede™ nu debuts in automotive interiors and lifestyle products, enhancing design and sustainability with plant-based materials.
3 September 2025
Worley to Design Key Infrastructure for INPEX LNG Project in Indonesia
The project aims to produce 9.5M tons of LNG annually and integrate CCS technology, supporting Indonesia's energy transition with over 70% of work done locally.
3 September 2025
Asahi Kasei Introduces PFAS-Free Polyamides and CFRP Recycling at K-Show 2025
Showcasing innovations in carbon fiber recycling, bio-based materials, and lightweight automotive solutions at K 2025, focusing on sustainability and streamlined production.
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