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Global Overview (Key Highlights) Since 2025, capital has not withdrawn across the board but has shifted toward a more selective,...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

On August 21, 2025, Sumitomo Chemical successfully launched a pilot process to produce propylene from ethanol, demonstrating a strategic...

I. Chemicals Sector Updates 1. Air Liquide Acquires Korea’s DIG Airgas Event:  On August 22, Air Liquide announced the acquisition of DIG...

1. Chemicals Sector Highlights (Detailed Version) 1. Lanxess Lowers Full-Year Profit Forecast Company/Country : Lanxess (Germany)...

1. Market Overview The PFAS chemicals market  was valued at USD 29.5B in 2023 , projected to reach USD 51.7B by 2034 , with a CAGR of...

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in waterproof coatings, food packaging, firefighting foams, and semiconductor manufacturing . Due to their strong chemical stability, PFAS are extremely resistant to degradation, posing long-term risks to the environment and human health. Regulatory restrictions on PFAS are intensifying globally, but effective, safe, and cost-efficient degradation methods have been lacking.

In the dynamic and complex world of chemicals and materials, staying ahead requires more than just intuition. It demands precise, timely,...

Rising labor compliance costs hit labor-intensive segments while creating long-term opportunities in high-tech and strategic operations

In August 2025, the European Union announced the launch of the “Critical Chemicals Alliance” , aiming to secure stable supplies of essential chemicals, reduce import dependency, and boost domestic production capacity.Key measures include:

In August 2025 , multiple Chinese ministries jointly issued new policy guidelines aimed at accelerating strategic industrial development. The initiative focuses on:

1. Policy & International Negotiations Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks What happened:  Sixth round of UN negotiations in Geneva  on...