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— Where Are We Really Heading? In conversations with investors, CEOs, and strategists across the global chemical and materials industry, one phrase keeps coming up: “We know transformation is inevitable — but where exactly should we go?” 2025 feels like a paradox.The industry is full of opportunities — yet direction has never been more unclear.Technological disruption, geopolitical fragmentation, sustainability pressures, and capital realignment are all colliding at once.Ever

In an era when global capital allocation is undergoing a structural shift, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)  is no longer just about corporate responsibility — it has become the core driver of long-term competitiveness and value creation . According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) , global sustainable investment assets reached USD 30.3 trillion in 2022 , and are projected to exceed USD 40 trillion by 2030 . This massive reallocation of capital

PFAS Emission Incident in Lancashire, UK Date:  October 19, 2025 Event:  AGC Chemicals’ plant in Lancashire, UK, was found to emit PFAS (specifically EEA-NH4) into the environment. Although not listed under current regulations, the chemical is a persistent toxic substance. Impact Pathway:  PFAS can persist in the environment and enter drinking water and the food chain, raising public health concerns and driving demand for environmental remediation and alternative chemicals. F

1. The New Global Context: Supply Chains Redefined In October 2025, the U.S. government announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff  on imports from China, following China’s expanded export controls on rare earths, graphite, lithium, and other strategic materials . This marks a decisive shift from trade friction to industrial realignment  — a deep restructuring of how the world sources, processes, and secures key chemical and material resources. The chemical and mater

In our experience working with clients across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, we’ve consistently observed a seemingly paradoxical phenomenon in the consulting industry: The same consulting service, priced at $5,000 on an open international platform, attracts a steady stream of clients.Meanwhile, the same service offered for $1,500 in a private or closed market barely receives any inquiries. At first glance, this may seem counterintuitive. Shouldn’t lower prices attra

Date:   October 2025   Source:   BASF, regional media reports, CHEMWI analysis 🔹 Event Overview In October 2025,   BASF   announced the...

1. Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Metal–Organic Framework (MOF) Materials Date:  October 9, 2025 Event:  The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa , Richard Robson , and Omar Yaghi  for pioneering work in the design and synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)  — crystalline materials with ultrahigh porosity, tunable structure, and versatile functionality for gas storage, separation, catalysis, and carbon capture. Impact Pathway: MOF materials

Why This Is the Defining Trend of the Next Decade — and How Investors Should Position Themselves Executive Summary Key Drivers: ...

1. JX Advanced Metals Expands Recycling Capacity Date:  September 24, 2025 Event:  JX Advanced Metals announced an investment of JPY 70...

1. Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of fluorinated organic chemicals known for their chemical stability,...

1. DuPont 2025 Financial Guidance Downgrade & Aramids Divestiture Date:  September 18, 2025 Event:  DuPont lowered its 2025 net sales...

US Tariffs Intensify Global Petrochemical Trade Pressure Date:  September 9, 2025 Event:  U.S. tariffs on certain chemical and...

In today’s uncertain global economy, every business decision can have an impact worth millions—even billions.A small fluctuation in raw...

Date:  September 3, 2025 1. Event Overview UK-based green materials startup Xampla  successfully raised $14 million  to accelerate the...

EU Bans Key Photoinitiator in Gel Nail Products Date : September 1, 2025 Event : The EU bans TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine...

Event Overview Core Event:  South Korea plans to reduce 2.7–3.7 million tons/year of ethylene capacity , approximately 25% of the...

South Korea: Large-Scale Cracker Capacity Cuts Underway South Korea is planning to cut 2.7–3.7 million tons/year of ethylene capacity...

Global Overview (Key Highlights) Since 2025, capital has not withdrawn across the board but has shifted toward a more selective,...

In today’s competitive chemical and materials industry, making informed decisions is crucial for success. The complexity of global...

On August 21, 2025, the American Chemical Society (ACS)  announced $2.5 million in funding to support graduate research in chemical...