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Nov. 28, 2018
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WEF’s Global Competitiveness Index 2018
Although global economic growth has been robust over the past two years, it remains fragile in the current changing economic and political context, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2018.
Jan. 09, 2018
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2017 Through the Rear-view Mirror
Mergers and acquisitions, new petrochemical projects, the dismantling of US environmental regulations and a tussle over the hazards of pesticides in Europe, along with a protracted discussion over life after Brexit and a few changes in ...
Nov. 27, 2017
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The Middle East – More Opportunities than Risks
The Middle East chemical industry makes good money selling basic chemicals and uses local oil and gas in manufacturing. Hopes are high that the many major investments made by the sector in recent years will pave the way for higher value ...
May. 18, 2017
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Iran: Rediscovering a Sleeping Giant
Iran has one of the longest histories of medical practice in the world. In the modern era, however, the Middle East country has fallen off the world‘s medical and pharmaceutical radar. Crippling international sanctions have ...
Nov. 21, 2016
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Global Competitiveness Index
Addressing supply-side constraints to growth is of high importance, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017. The annual report — issued by the World Economic Forum (WEF) — this year covers 138 economies and ...
Apr. 18, 2016
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Symrise Establishes Site in Iran
German flavors and fragrances manufacturer Symrise has established its own site in Tehran, Iran, as of Apr. 14, 2016, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. The company will establish sales offices and application-specific ...
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 ...
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 ...
Aug. 31, 2015
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Global Competitiveness Index
Innovation, talent development and institutional strength continue to play a defining role in determining the world's most competitive economies, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Air Liquide Starts Hydrogen Site at Yanbu
French industrial gases producer Air Liquide has started up its €350m global-scale hydrogen production site at Yanbu Industrial City in Saudi Arabia, where it has a long-term contract to supply the new YASREF refinery operated by a ...

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