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21 May 2026
Asahi Kasei develops PSPI film for panel-level semiconductor packaging
New photosensitive polyimide film combines liquid PSPI and dry-film photoresist for uniform lamination on large panels, enabling finer circuits, extra insulating layers and higher yields.
21 May 2026
Shofu, Tosoh, Mitsui Chemicals, Orbray launch zirconia dental-waste recycling project
Verification project to recycle zirconia dental milling waste into regenerated raw material and remanufactured blocks for reuse; practical use targeted by FY2028 with dental labs.
21 May 2026
Kemira and CuspAI design AI‑generated PFAS‑removal materials
Generative AI designed novel MOFs targeting PFAS (GenX, PFBS, PFOS), screened ~300T structures, yielded 5,000 candidates narrowed to ~20 in six months; next phase: development and testing
20 May 2026
BASF Coatings named GM 2025 Supplier of the Year
Named 2025 Supplier of the Year at a 34th annual Austin event for outstanding performance, innovation and partnership; one of 103 global awardees; readies for Carlyle ownership transition in Q2 2026.
20 May 2026
Covestro opens TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou, China
New TPU AD Center links Zhuhai production and Changhua R&D, offering extrusion/injection simulation, compounding, color and pilot film lines to speed APAC solutions
20 May 2026
BASF and Cromology convert end‑of‑life tires into binder for Tollens Maxiline+ wall paint
Chemically recycled styrene-acrylate binder from tire pyrolysis oil used in interior wall paint via mass-balance. REDcert² certified; 10 L ≈ 2 tires; reduces fossil feedstock and CO₂.
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20 May 2026
Lindex and BASF introduce loopamid recycled polyamide for lingerie
A recycled polyamide 6 made from textile waste can recycle blended fabrics, match virgin quality for multiple cycles; lingerie items using it are planned for early 2027.
20 May 2026
BASF patents hot-gas welding process for PPA plastics
Channel-guided hot-gas welding yields uniform heating, ~10s welds, lower temperatures and energy use, thicker melt layers, fewer clogs and higher reliability for thermoplastic components.
19 May 2026
European Commission unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to secure EU fertiliser supply and food security
Immediate liquidity relief and CAP flexibility for farmers; boost domestic, low‑carbon and circular production; improve market transparency, monitoring, and preparedness.
19 May 2026
WACKER launches CRS for nucleic-acid medicines
CRS offers R&D-grade pDNA, RNA and LNP production, construct design, lipid screening and analytical services for preclinical studies, with seamless scale-up to GMP clinical supply.
19 May 2026
Novo Nordisk: Semaglutide shows hepatic safety and efficacy in MASH
ESSENCE subgroup analyses (menopause, Japanese) and real-world data show broad benefit across populations, highlight severe underdiagnosis, reduced quality of life and rising healthcare costs
18 May 2026
Teijin Frontier expands OCTAIR™ insulation fiber capacity at Matsuyama Plant
New equipment will boost OCTAIR™ output starting March 2027 to meet demand for down alternatives, targeting about 1,000 t/yr by 2030.
18 May 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim's JASCAYD (nerandomilast) approved in Japan for IPF and PPF
First oral PDE4B inhibitor shows slowed FVC decline in FIBRONEER Phase III; pooled analysis showed 59% nominal death reduction. Common AE: diarrhea; EU/UK reviews ongoing.
18 May 2026
Dow launches Coolant Care Network for data center liquid cooling
End-to-end coolant management for data centers: approved labs and service providers, centralized data review, expert analysis and field support to improve uptime and cut operational risk.
18 May 2026
Genentech to present ASCO 2026 data on giredestrant in early ER+ breast cancer
Presents data on nine drugs across 15+ indications: breast‑cancer first‑line/post‑progression analyses, HER2 brain‑penetrant TKI, KRAS G12C+pembrolizumab, and lymphoma ADC/bispecific combo
18 May 2026
NRC Issues FONSI for Dow and X-energy Long Mott Nuclear Project in Texas
NRC completed an Environmental Assessment and issued a FONSI for a proposed advanced SMR at Seadrift, Texas, clearing a key Construction Permit step to supply electricity and industrial steam.
18 May 2026
Aramco and Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer and the Middle East’s first QCaaS platform
Located in Dhahran, a 200-qubit neutral-atom QPU offers low-latency cloud access for industrial apps, enabling optimization, simulation and AI for energy, materials, logistics, CO2 storage; workforce training.
18 May 2026
BASF opens refinery catalyst R&D center in Attapulgus, GA
R&D center focuses on applied FCC testing, QA/QC and scale-up at production site to speed commercialization and tailor catalyst solutions to refiners
18 May 2026
Merck: sac‑TMT meets OS and PFS endpoints in Phase 3 TroFuse‑005 for advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer
TroFuse‑005 (776 pts) showed significant OS and PFS improvement vs chemotherapy in advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer after platinum and anti‑PD‑1/PD‑L1 therapy; ORR met; safety consistent.
18 May 2026
Asahi Kasei Therapeutics starts Phase III trial of Teribone (teriparatide) for high‑risk osteoporosis
Domestic Phase III trial to assess extended therapy beyond 24 months for patients with severe osteoporosis at high fracture risk; evaluates efficacy and safety of continued treatment.
18 May 2026
Chugai’s Alecensa Gets World-First Tumor‑Agnostic Approval for ALK‑Positive Solid Tumors
Japan approves tumor‑agnostic ALK inhibitor for ALK‑fusion solid tumors including pediatrics. TACKLE Phase II showed 70–76% response in ALK‑fusion cases; safety consistent. FoundationOne CDx approved.
15 May 2026
PTT Global Chemical Q1 2026 Results: Integrated Value Chain Secures Production and Balances Portfolio
Q1 revenue THB 146,936m; net profit THB 3,232m. Operations sustained via feedstock flexibility and supply‑chain continuity. Pivoting to specialty chemicals, bioplastics and recycled plastics.
15 May 2026
Genentech’s Tecentriq approved by FDA as ctDNA‑guided adjuvant therapy for MIBC
FDA approves first ctDNA‑MRD‑guided adjuvant option for muscle‑invasive bladder cancer. IMvigor011: ctDNA+ patients had 36% reduced DFS risk and 41% reduced OS risk; Signatera CDx authorized.
15 May 2026
Technip Energies awarded FNTP for Commonwealth LNG 9.5 Mtpa EPC
FID enables full execution; scope: six identical modular SnapLNG trains to accelerate schedule, reduce costs and improve predictability, advancing modular LNG delivery models.
14 May 2026
Repsol: Refining is strategic for Spain and Europe
Chairman urged removing investment barriers and securing supply amid Iran crisis. CEO forecasts 6–9% DPS growth to 2028, 30–40% of CFO for returns; AGM ok'd dividends, €350m buyback
14 May 2026
Iberdrola begins commissioning Tâmega wind‑hydro complex
Tâmega Norte enters commissioning as the Iberian Peninsula's first grid-connected wind‑hydro hybrid: 195 MW (27×7.2 MW), ~414 GWh/yr; €346M for both farms; >230,000 t CO2/yr avoided.
14 May 2026
Chugai, Nippon Shinyaku file Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
Phase III INShore showed improved sustained remission and steroid reduction versus MMF; no new safety signals, supporting a regulatory application.
14 May 2026
Johnson Matthey 2026 PGM Market Report
PGM prices surged; platinum hit record. 2026: deficits likely for platinum, ruthenium, iridium; palladium and rhodium may have small surpluses. Strong prices boost recycling; industrial demand firm.
14 May 2026
Sinopec confirms 2,356.87 bcm proven reserves at Ziyang Dongfeng ultra-deep shale gas field
Cambrian Qiongzhusi shale at 4,500–5,200 m poses high-temp, high-pressure, hard-to-drill reservoir challenges. Team developed new geological model, AI imaging and ultra‑deep drilling/fracturing tech.
13 May 2026
thyssenkrupp Polysius spins off sustainable process technologies into thyssenkrupp Calvion
Effective 1 May 2026, a carve‑out bundles Oxyfuel and other CO₂‑reduction process technologies into a dedicated unit to speed development, industrialization and market deployment for heavy industries.
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