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Oct. 09, 2019
News & Opinions
Rentschler Biopharma Extends Japanese Pact
German biopharmaceuticals contract development and manufacturing organization Rentschler Biopharma is extending and deepening its existing collaboration in Japan with Summit Pharmaceuticals International (SPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
Jan. 17, 2018
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Japan’s Changing Pharmaceutical Landscape
Japan has the world’s third largest pharma industry. Yet, for many international companies the market has not proved easy to access. Very high barriers to entry have combined with a historically insular domestic market to limit ...
Dec. 04, 2015
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Role Reversal
China’s role within the global chemical industry has so far mostly been seen as an export market for global producers, not only for specialty chemicals but also for many basic organic chemicals and polymers. However, this situation ...
Oct. 08, 2015
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Heavy Reliance on Contract Manufacturing
The results of ISR’s 2015 Contract Manufacturing Quality Benchmarking study give insight into the outsourcing preferences and practices of 116 buyers of commercial manufacturing services.
Oct. 08, 2015
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Leaving the Patent Cliff Behind
The pharmaceutical industry is entering a period of sustained growth. Prescription drug sales are set to advance at almost 5% a year until 2020, while worldwide prescription drug sales are expected to reach almost $1 trillion by 2020. This ...
Sep. 03, 2015
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Significant Value Creation
In September 2014, Merck announced the €13.1 billion acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich, which by mid-August has received antitrust clearance from all relevant jurisdictions including the US, Japan, Brazil, and China, and has some pending ...
Apr. 17, 2015
News & Opinions
BASF Adds Medical Grade Plastics Team in Japan
Adapting its medical marketing strategy to the needs of an aging population, BASF'S Japanese subsidiary has added a Health & Medical industry team.
Sep. 04, 2014
News & Opinions
Evonik Expands Specialty Silica Capacities in Japan
As part of its majority-owned joint venture DSL Japan, German chemical producer Evonik is expanding production capacity for its Sipernat specialty silica at Ako, Japan. The expanded capacity is due on stream in 2015. The jv partners are ...
Oct. 18, 2013
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Bioplastics Commercialization in Asia
Going Green, Going East - Developing more sustainable materials and meeting demand patterns in Asian growth markets are two of today's major challenges for European chemical companies. While Asia will play a critical role in any ...
Jun. 05, 2013
News & Opinions
Japan's Idemitsu to Proceed with $9 Billion Vietnam Refinery Project
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan said it would proceed with a $9 billion oil refinery project in Vietnam as it had reached a final investment decision with co-investors Mitsui Chemicals, Kuwait Petroleum International and PetroVietnam. ...

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